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oi£ o- H--J •-• ttBB -9r TS Westfield, Scotch Plains dndFanwood Friday, May 20, 2005 50 cents Westfield approves lighted turf Held at Houlihan •yunm their usage. Town-wide, demand "I get the noise from the soc- area. Council members explained will be turfed and lighted. CORRESPONDENT for athletic facilities is at a pre- cer field. The lights are going to that the $1.1 million project — Cohen also added that if the mium. be shining in my house," Doris which will also allow the town to town wishes to be inclusive and WESTFIELD — The Town During the public portion of Vatenti, of Summit Court, a resi- renovate and relight tennis allow all children to participate Council awarded a bid to turf one Tuesday's meeting, a number of dential street located near the courts at Tamaques Park — also in sports, fields that can be used and light two of the town's out- town residents argued in favor of fields, said. Residents of the includes an expansion of the at night are an option that will door sports fields at its regular the proposed work on the fields, areas that surround Houlihan facility's parking lot to increase make sense by increasing the meeting Tuesday. asserting the project would and Sid Faye fields expressed no the capacity of off-street parking. number of playing hours that the The fields, Houlihan and Sid lessen the burden on existing concerns over using turf to cover "You have to pick a place," fields can be used. Faye, are located on the south grass fields. Others were opposed the fields; they explained that Ivan Cohen, a board member of Noise and light pollution were side of Wcstfield, near the Clark to lighting the areas, out of fear their major concern was the pro- the Westfield Lacrosse not the only concerns that border. Over tho course of the that the 22 proposed light towers posed light towers. Association, said. "It's not a per- Summit Court residents had. lust year, the council has planned would create more light pollution Neighborhood residents also fect plan, but it's the best possi- "They dump everything," to lay turf and install lights at and increase the use of the fields expressed concern about the ble solution," ho said of the choice the fields, hoping to increase during night hours. availability of parking in the of the location for the fields that (Continued on page A-2) Council Borough lowers debates Raiders sweep Watchung meet school tax TDR Scotch Plains Kat Berka led the way for the girls, winning three events, levy $70 program as both the girls and boys teams won the Watchung Conference By MIADMSM0P Championships. See Sports, Page THE RECORD-PRESS THE RECORD-PRESS C-1. WESTFIELD — The Town Council unanimously passed a FANWOOD — A state-driven resolution lowering the school tax initiative that aims to couple levy by $715,000 at its regular downtown development with his- meeting Tuesday night. toric preservation drew criticism The official action, which will from the Historic Preservation save four tax points or about $70 Commission and other borough for the average homeowner, officials at a presentation last allowed the council to submit its week. recommendations to the county The borough was selected to board of taxation on Thursday. participate in state Department Though it can appeal the coun- of Community Affairs' Transfer cil's adjustments to the state of Development Rights (TDR) Commissioner of Education, the program in November. The vol- Board of Education was not untary system would allow own- expected to mount a challenge to ers of property in the recently UNVdMiatM the revised school budget at a PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN FEI designated Fanwood Park special meeting held after press Students from Scotch Plalnt- Historic District to aell develop- books to ihrary time Wednesday. Fanwood High School held a carni- ment rights to owners of proper- Homeowners will now face an val for families of the 250th Signal ty in sections of the borough tar- The Westfield Area Leagues of geted for development. Women Voters (LWV) recently pre- increase of only about $255 to the Battalion, which is currently school portion of their property deployed In Iraq. At the event on Under the program, owners of sented the Elizabeth Public Library property in the portion of with reference materials about the tax bills. The county portion of Saturday, students played ring toss the property tax bill is expected and other games of chance with the Fanwood designated a.s a "receiv- environment. For the story, see ing" area — along the borough's Page A-4. to rise about $119 if the Board of children, some who have not seen a Chosen Freeholders adopt a $390 parent for six months or more. South Avenue corridor — could million budget next week: munic- Above, Jennifer (left) and sister purchase the right to build ipal taxes are projected to rise (Catherine Schug of Scotch Plains beyond the typical specifications about $105, meaning the com- toss a bean bag; at left, Makallee of the land use ordinance. By bined average tax hike would be Maxson of Keyport picks the right purchasing credits from a home- more than $560, including the duck and wins a prize as her friend owner in the designated "send- open space tax. Ally Matax cheers. ing" area (the historic district), u The council was saddled with South Avenue developer could the task of reducing the school build to a greater height or den- budget after voters rejected the sity than normally allowed in a • spending plan by n 1.528 to 1,463 particular zone. vote on April 19. It was the first Students stage carnival for families Property owners in the his- time Westfield voters rejected a toric district could receive money school budget since 1994. Three hour event benefits Westfield-based battalion deployed in Iraq for selling their own develop- The considerable savings ment rights — in tho form of an crafted by the council's Finance casement or dcod restriction — ByMUDMSHOP prizes, and playing pickup basketball games with to South Avenue developers. The Policy committee were reached in the children. collaboration with the board, TI IK K amount of money the property Planning for Saturday's carnival began in owner would receive depends nn which lent its expertise to allow SCOTCH PLAINS — For one group of high December when tho NHS' 68 members brain- for targeted cuts. Despite some the magnitude of the rights sold school students, trading five months of planning stormed ideas for a group project. Members of the by the owner of a historic proper- Arbor Day In reduction in staff, the school dis- and problem-solving in exchange for providing organization, now in its second year after a four- trict will be able to maintain ty; H restriction against changing area children a few hours of fun was .something decade hiatus, are also required to develop indi- the style of siding, for example, Fanwood classes within its preferred size of they'd do again in it heartbeat. vidual community projects. 1H to 2f> students. would carry a different value The borough held its annual Arbor Members uf the National Honors Society Not every high school student contributing to than forgoing an owner's right to Day program May 6 in Carnage Cuts in stall 'included the elim- (NIIS i at Scotch l'lains-Frtnwood High School run the event was a member of the NHS, which in lim- demolish a structure. House Park. The program included ination of an intermediate physi- a carnival for the children of local military per- ited to juniors and seniors. Freshman disc jockey The borough's designated a presentation by students from cal education position and two ele- sonnel serving in Iratj on Saturday. Tho event, Zitrk Feldman played music at the event tree of redevelopment zone between Park Middle School. For the story, mentary teaching positions that which was held to benefit families of the 2fiOth charge, and junior Dave Ginsberg donated murals South, Mart inc. and LnCimnde see Community Lite, page B-1 were scheduled to bo vacated by Signal Battalion, ran fornlxiut three hours in the and artwork to decorate the Armory. retirement. An unfilled secretari- avenue* and Second Street afternoon tit the Went field Armory. Klku said interacting with the children and would not be included in the al (Kisition at the district's admin- "We wanted to give something back for the ser- watching her peers contribute to something they istratiini building and an unfilled TDK system. vicemen that protect us," said senior Li/ Elko of onuld be proud of gave her a deep sense of satis- The TOR program has been (lifted and Talented leather lor Scotch I'lains, whu coordinated publicity for the faction. grades !{-7 were also cut. implemented in rural ureas event. "Watching my classmates ciune together and nationwide fi> preserve "pen Tho district will also reconfig- The carnival included game booths, ring toss, a dn something for someone else was jiiMt generally ure its administ int inn. downgrad- space, l-'anviood's project, if bor- Town-wide sale duck pmul, anil impromptu basketball games, a good feeling." Klko said "All t he stress went nut ough officials decided lo imple- ing the Superintendent of Hunum aiming other colorful activities. More than 200 the window and we just kind of enjoyed it." Resources posit inn Innl lireclnr of ment it. would be New .Jerwy'n on Saturday people attended the event, Kikn said (iarwi)inl resident Hetty Malonev. whose son in first TDK program aimed at llunmn Resources post, lilliug a Numerous local businesses donated services or currently i|ep|oy«'d in lni<|. said mtuiy nf the hat Urn Scotch Pkimf.vswood town- vacant Superintendent of boosting downtown development wide GarnQQ Sale, sponsored by tho money In Hiippurl the event. The North Side tnlinn's Muldiet's left home ill I leceinlier nlnl ('iiiTinilum juli v. it!i the tilitmus through historic prcservnt inn. Scotch Plums Junior Woman's '['nitIuria in VVestlield catered the carnival ami I'lljiiiiiiA and nren't exjioctcd home until 2OO0. irulor that fiirmrrly occupied the The borough has received a Club, will he Iwkl Saturday (Hie nun local HUprriuai'kHs and bakeries gave discounts "It's very ililViciilt, tiltrl it'n a loll)! period of III! pOMJtinll. $1^0.000 grant lo develop tin- ttato w Sunday) from 9W >i m to In ihe NIIS. Tin- organization's nindraisinn nun tijnc. Malonev saitl "Ami it's especially tniigh IHI The council .Hid hoard finance program, money that stnte "111 ?:00pm A imp of participating nil I lee sen it eii $ 1 ,000 t n nfi'set ceistji (or the even I, Ihe kid.w." eiHiuti ii 1 IT-: II1H.II elected tn liui'i'ii eil»ln believe will he Hulficienl to addresses is avattobki for $1fi For At the event, NHS members were a flunreweiil Miiloney chiui'M a group that iirnitrii/en activi planned piiM'huscM n! laptops, cover ail Tl>H cunts mow information call (908) 889- lihil in t heir pink. I ie lived I ••tin''; i; rilling In it At a |i'inl meeting id the some textbooks. Jinrl other vary < It >l >. i ;uul hiiiiihui'gcrM. huntlm): out goldfish tor i ( 'out iniietl mi page A 2 > 5153 ing ','(}()~i oxpenditurei tn Itiwer the tux lew i ( 'onl inned nil plll'e A '.' I County commission plans to close Centennial High School
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Know where to go. mn r\Olh yo.ii 908-2 J2-J42J \IM/"/I I ii i F'KI liltlj) A-4 Record Press May 20, 2005 to County clerk to accept boost home electronic documents The Union County Clerk's Chosen Freeholders, praised Office is revolutionizing its serv- Rajoppi for leading the state in ownership ices by becoming one of the first technological innovations for SCOTCH PLAINS — Owning offices in New Jersey and the government services. "The a home is a large part of the New York metropolitan area to County Clerk's Office is commit- American Dream. But because accept electronic real estate doc- ted to improving its systems and of high down payments, past uments for official recording - a saving staff time and taxpayer debt, and lack of knowledge, step that will save the county money," he said. many ft**.1]tha t dream is out of tens of thousands of dollars over Since March 2004, title reach. the next year alone. Union searchers, other businesses and That can all change on May County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi residents have been able to use 21, thanks to the non-profit announced. credit cards to purchase copies organization My Way Home. "With this technology, we can of deeds, mortgages and other Dedicated to increasing home virtually eliminate paper from real estate documents through ownership through education the recording process, saving the Internet under a first-in-the- for the last ten years, My Way both taxpayers and customers state initiative developed by the Home will hold its ground- significant amounts of money, Union County Clerk's Office. breaking, four-hour seminar labor and time," Rajoppi said. Full copies of millions of land entitled "Home Ownership With electronic document records dating from January Now" from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. recording, the Clerk's Office is 1991 to the present are available at the Holiday Inn in able to greatly expedite the online at http://clerk.ucnj.org. Springfield. Recognized by the process of securely and officially Indexes of real estate documents Fannie Mae and national finan- recording real estate documents. dating from 1977 are also avail- cial networks, My Way Home Participating mortgage compa- able on the web site. has assisted more than 10,000 nies, title searchers, banks and In 2002, the Union County residents in northern New other businesses can subscribe Clerk's Office created the third Jersey to become first-time with Ingeo Systems, Inc. for a such property search site in New homeowners. nominal fee per contract. The Jersey. The Clerk's web site was "It's programs like this that software cost the Clerk's Office also the first in New Jersey to have helped push homeowner $50,000 - an amount the office allow members of the public to ship to record levels in our will recoup within a matter of create orders from online infor- country," said CNN correspon- weeks. mation for complete copies of dent Kathleen Hayes, in a seg- "This system reduces the pro- official documents. ment featuring Home cessing time to less than 24 Registered Searchers are able Ownership Now. The seminar hours," Rajoppi said. "Under the to view and order certified or has also been featured on NJN old, paper-intensive way of doing plain copies of entire documents. nows network. things, recording could take For a fee of $600 per year, "Their approach to the home from 48 hours to several weeks," searchers can receive a subscrip- buying process is amazing to Rajoppi said. "We are very tion that grants full and unlim- witness," says James Kour.st, pleased to initiate this new doc- ited access for up to five users. attorney and Westfield Town Above, Fifth grader Janie O'Connor makes sandwiches for St. Joseph's in Elizabeth. ument processing solution. This By state law, fees are charged Councilman. "The information truly is the cutting edge for pro- for certified and plain copies. presented is a great value for cessing land records and will be The subscription option makes all home-buyers." used across the nation by coun- the process of obtaining copies Keynote speakers include Wilson students feed the hungry ties and major submitters in the convenient and efficient for pro- Joseph Farella, financial advi- WESTFIELD — For the second lunch period to assemble the sand- donated 350 rolls once again for near future." fessional searchers. It also pro- sor and member of thetime this year, students at Wilson wiches. Local retailers King's and this service project. These sand- The Clerk's Office will host an vides revenue that reduces the Westfield Housing Commission, Elementary School in Westfield Shop Rite, both located in wiches were delivered to St.educational seminar for inter- tax burden on County residents, and Earl Myers, member of the made 350 ham and cheese sand- Garwood, generously donated food Joseph's Social Service Center in ested mortgage companies, title Rajoppi said. American Homeowners wiches for the hungry. and other materials for this Elizabeth for distribution to the searchers, banks and other busi- Paper copies of all land trans- Education and Counseling Over 60 fifth graders donated month's project. hungry. nesses on June 10. Interested actions from 1857 to the present Institute, who has conducted their time to work during their Teixeira's bakery of Newark This is the fifth year for the persons can call the Clerk's remain available at the County seminars all over the state. Sandwich Day service project. The Office at 1908) 527-4787 for more Clerk's Record Room in the "The focus of the event is to Friends for Friends committee of information or to register. Union County Courthouse, The teach first-time buyers how to Wilson's PPG coordinated the Rick Proctor, chairman of office can be reached at (908) position themselves to be highly Sandwich Day service project. the Union County Board of 527-4787. competitive and successful in | Police Log today's real estate market," says Gabriella Swartwood, edu- cation director. This includes WESTFIELD Raritan Valley Rail Coalition to teaching prospective homeown- ers how to take charge of their After being stopped for a motor vehicle violation on May 12, home-buying activities by cre- Peter Langson of Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with ating their own team of experts. possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, Langson was also examine infrastructure Monday held on an open warrant out of Woodbridge. Topics to be covered during WESTFIELD — The Raritan increase in rail service, along special presentation. the seminar include: Breaking Valley Rail Coalition's third with the economic impacts of Free parking is available in through the down payment bar- A visitor staying at Palstead Avenue reportedsomeone meeting of the year will feature increased property values, the town parking lots located riur; HUD and Fannie Mae scratched his new 2005 Mazda on Saturday. a special presentation by the employment and income oppor- behind and adjacent to the first-time buyer programs; Access to the Region's Core tunities. Westfield municipal building. Purchasing and renovating real Officers arrested Christopher Perez of Cranford and charged ' ARC» Project Team. The Tunnel Study Team Public transit access is a short estate; The Four Keys to him with disorderly conduct, possession of controlled dangerous This regional rail infrastruc- includes NJ Transit and the Port walk from NJ Transit's Homeowner.ship; and the home substances on Sunday. Perez was also held on a no bail warrant ture project includes construc- Authority of New York and New Westfield train station and from financing process. The event from the Union County Sheriff's Department and warrants out tion of a new rail passenger tun- Jersey, both of which are work- various NJ Transit and private also addresses options for those of Ro.selle Park and Kenilworth. nel between New Jersey and ing to advance this far-reaching carrier bus routes. For NJ with past credit issues. New York, plus additional track, regional transportation project. Transit bus and rail schedule Officers arrested Thurman Small of Linden and charged him Seminar attendees will locomotives, capacity and train The Coalition will meet May and fare information, call 1-800- with hindering apprehension after a motor vehicle stop at the storage facilities in New York 2!} at 8:15 a.m. in Council 772-2222 or visit www.njtransit- receive a free copy of My Way intersection of South and Summit avenues Monday. Small was Home's "Guide to Purchasing a and New Jersey. The study con- Chambers at the Westfield COIll. arrested after he allegedly provided officers with a false name tinues its environmental work, municipal building, located at For directions or more infor- Home." and Social Security number. Reservations are required for which will include identifying 425 East Broad Street. The mation, contact the Raritan the seminar as seating is limit- Small was also found to have a no bail warrant issued by the potential environmental impacts Coalition encourages all county Vallev Rail Coalition at (908) ed. For more information or to Union County Sheriff's Department as well as warrants out of and future service operators. and municipal officials, along 231-7000. ext. 7239, by fax at Linden, Elizabeth, and Woodbridge totaling $2,291. He was held The presentation will high- with transportation profession- make a reservation, call; HHH- 1 (908) 707-1749 or by e-mail at 422-(59i)2 or register online at: pending transfer to the county sherilFs office. light tin proposed 100 percent als and the public, to attend this rvrdbeo. somerset, nj. us. www. homeowners hi [Hiow.com. Borough expert to host wine tasting I N F I N I T I Sunday at the Walter Gilbert House BUICK FANWOOD Some people she used to entertain clients at Afterward she was ready for the AUTO GROUP have n none for news. Others top New York restaurants. She comparatively quiet business of develop a nose for Derby win- made notes on the wines she wine importing and distributing. IN SUMMIT ners. Amy Meyer has formed a liked and lie^an collecting them. At Bouquet do Vin, her forte FftB Inc. new company based on her nose Hut it wasn't until 10 years later is ferreting out great or unusual for wine. Three years a^u, at nj^r that she made the switch to wines th nt few people have 4.'5 she left a successful career in wines fiill-t inie. heard of and offering them at n finance to start Bouquet And, our dedicated striff in the Nicholas OiiitdrH Healthy Heait Center piovido extensive rehabilitation pmcjt.iMi1, that focus on tvliK ation, exer< Ise tint! Tarn interest nutrition counseling to help yi.Hi mhlf've a lifetime of i)oo I )j>( II W I HAM W A V \iiil Will S (732) 381-4200 Stmlh Vi I Itti Mrwt Hfift Stnnr HIMTI Vtfotflekl N tfiel.J. N| l RtthWrty, Nrw Jir*ev •»«..«.» I. www.iowtibank.iont www.fwlulir.fom Pmtitt ftiHtittf • tit (In- A-6 Itocord Press May 20, 2005 Commentary Convention needed, but not a cure-all In a commentary on this page, Union County Freeholder Daniel Sullivan lays out the case for a Constitutional By Daniel Murphy Convention on property tax reform. Sullivan's argument is not new, but it is correct. Simply put, property taxes are regressive — the tax is not levied in accordance with an indi- Plans this vidual's ability to pay. Once upon a time, property holdings were synonymous with wealth. While homes still constitute the greatest financial asset for most families, the link weekend? between property values and wealth — and especially, between property values and ability to pay — is not as strong as it once was. -More That's not to .say that we should do away with property taxes entirely. But it would be eminently logical to reduce our reliance on property taxes in favor of a revenue stream wedding$ that more closely corresponds with ability to pay, such as Adorning a wall in my income taxes. Instead, as Sullivan points out, New Jersey kitchen is a dry erase board, has erred in the other direction, collecting 45 percent of its much like the boards that adorn total tax revenue via property levies — far more than the every dorm room door on every national average. He continues, "Households with incomes in college campus across the nation. And, like in college, it the lowest 20 percent pay 9,2 percent of their earnings in was initially purchased with property taxes, while the wealthiest 20 percent pay 3.6 per- the idea of passing messages cent of their income in property taxes." A tax system that between my roommate and I, places a heavier burden on those who can least afford it is a and keeping track of any house- tax system in need of reform. hold items we neodod. There are two options to reform: it can happen through And, as in college, the practi- the state Legislature, or it can happen through a cal applications of the message Constitutional Convention. These two courses have their board made little more than a own benefits and drawbacks, leading various interest groups cameo appearance as it quickly to prefer one over the other; school districts and teacher's broke down into a way to mock unions around the state have made it clear they have no each other and display our interest in a convention. But because reform will be painful witty barbs for all our friends to to some people — if some residents will pay less, and rev- Letters to the editor see. enues remain neutral, others must pay more — the But now we get to keep track Legislature has made it clear that it has no interest in tack- of something that in college we ling the issue. On several occasions, hopes for action have Races raise money for Project Grad never imagined having to go arisen, only to be squashed every time. Unfortunately, we through. Instead of using the To The Record-Press: Club of Westfield and the Westfield High School board to make fun of each other, can't compel the Legislature to act. At this point, for all its we've turned it into a telethon- potential downside, it appears that a convention is the only The West field Recreation Commission and Parent-Teacher Organization. Department would like to take this opportunity to We hope this annual event continues to grow esque running count of finances way serious reform will be achieved. thank all those who sponsored, volunteered and and receive the continued support of the communi- — not a count of money we've Of course, a redistribution of the tax levy is not the only participated in our 15th annual road races held on ty. The commission acknowledges the area busi- brought in, but a tally of the way to reduce the burden. While the idea of wasteful govern- Saturday. April 23. nesses and organizations whose kind support money we've each spent so far ment spending is often a red herring, it's become apparent It was a great day for over 200 runners who helped to enable the department to run a safe and this year on our friends' wed- that there's ample fat to be trimmed in New Jersey — not so came out tt> participate in our 1-Mile Fun Run and successful event: Hershey's Deli, Town Bank of dings. much in most municipal governments and school districts, 5-Miler. Plaques were awarded to the top finishers Westfield, PROforma Printing, Century 21 Taylor & Because of all the engage- where mandated expenditures account for the lion's share of and medals awarded to the Fun Run participants. Love, Inc., TC Graphics, Anthony James ment presents, hotel rooms, the budget, but at the county level and especially at the Cu'iie Miicht'll of Franklin Lukes won the 5-Miler Construction, The Mattress Factory, Levcnthal wedding presents, bachelor par- state. As the the region's papers have reported, the state's with a time of 2(i:(Kl Jill Sanders of Butler won Family Chiropractic, Kirkwood & Gachko, Penny ties, tuxedo rentals and all of recent budgets have been balanced via some accounting chi- overall female competition with u time of 33:00. Pray Antiques. Drug Fair, JMK Auto Sales, Weldon the other incidentals involved David Sloan of West field came in fifth overall with Materials, Inc.. ShopRite, SnowBird, Westfield with watching your friends tie canery and a permissive Supreme Court, and major enter- ;\ time nf ;J1;2S. Debbie Hall ofWestfield was one of Mortgage, and Raise The Roof. the knot, we decided to keep a prises such as the school construction initiative have gone the top female finishers, coming in second with a Thank you for all your assistance, and a special running tally of the investment spectacularly over budget. Last week's news of a $1 billion time of :VA:2il. (ireat job! thanks to our Recreation Department staff, we're making in our friends' windfall for the .state is welcome, but based on recent histo- This event helps raise money in support of the Westfield Police Department, Westfield First Aid happiness. ry, there's reason to fear it will be wasted. commission'.- drug and alcohol-free programs. Squad, DPW, The Optimist Club and to all those (Before 1 come off .sounding At the county level, the 2005 budget has risen to $390 mil- Proceeds will he put directly towards Project who participated in the event. For detailed race like a complete Wedding lion, of which $216 million will be raised with taxes on local Ciradiiatioii-liash 2005 for high school seniors that results, go to www.compuscore.com. Scrooge, let me say I'm delight- residents. The county provides a lot of worthwhile services, the commission iri-spunsnrs with the Optimist Westfield Recreation Department ed to see my friends get married and some of the urban areas are truly in need of assistance and grateful that 1 get to be from beyond their municipal borders. But it's hard to believe part of the proceedings — hon- that every dime in that spending plan is necessary. Know the warning signs of stroke estly. And while neither my Reform of the tax system in New Jersey is urgently need- roommate nor I are direct To The Hecord-I'ri'ss: African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos are at descendants of Monty Burns or ed But some old-fashioned budget trimming is needed, too. May is American Stroke Month. Stroke is not a higher risk for stroke. Yet they are the least aware Daddy Wnrbueks, the idea of fringe disease in our country. This year stroke will of stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, tracking our financial commit- strike 70(1.000 Americans of all ages, genders and obesity and tobacco use — all of which are prevent- ments to our friends' declara- ethnicities. A member uf your family, a friend or able or controllable, according to the American tions of lifelong commitments is neighbor even you could he a victim of stroke. Stroke Association. being done in nothing more Stroke is New .Jersey's No. .'5 killer and a leading Many faces of stroke belong to women. At all than a fun-loving spirit. > The Record-Press is here for you cause of serious, long-term disability. ages, more women then men die from stroke. Each Kacli May. during American Stroke Month, the year about 100.000 women die from stroke. — near- What's most frustrating isn't The following information should help you get your American Stroke Association launches a nation- ly 40,000 more than men. the monetary burden, but ideas and community news into The Record-Press: wide educational campaign about stroke. Activities Those who suffer stroke aren't the only victims. instead the time burden. We've Call Editor (Jregciry Marx at (7M2> 396-4219 with story such as the N'ew Jersey American Stroke Stroke devastates entire families. Children of all both hit that ripe old age where suggestions, questions or comments. For sports, call Chad Association Stroke Alert! free community stroke ages, spouses, and relatives feel the impnet of n glance at our Outlook calen- Hemenway at il'A'li .'KMv-l'JO'J. screening programs are slated throughout stroke. It's important to remember that loved ones, dars will show more weekends American Stroke Month to reinforce the message friends arid associates are- among the many faces of booked with wedding activities Our address: The Recnnl-rrcs*. i()l Central Aviv. Clark, that stroke is an urgent medical emergency. Know than anything for ourselves. NJ, OTOHfi. stroke, the warning signs and call 011 immediately. American Stroke Month is n great time to learn Instead of looking ahead to Our fax number is i7.'i2> 57-1-281.'}. Stroke demands immediate attention. The your personal risk for stroke. I urge New Jersey summer weekends at the shore Our e-mail address is nni<>n("n inpuhlishintf.com. American Stroke Association's national theme of residents to learn your personal risk for stroke and or nt a lake htuisc, harhetpuing American Stroke Month is "The Many Faces of the warning signs of stroke by attending ii free away the dsiy or kicking buck Stroke." bringing attention to the lari ibal regard- American Stroke Association Stroke Alert! commu- and relaxing in the sun, we find The deadline for submitting articles and press releases less ol 'age, gender, ethnicity or socioeconoiniv sta- nity stroke screening program taking place May 14- ourselves hooking airline stnd r to The Record I'rcss is .> p.m. h'riday. tus anyone can have a stroke. 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I M);ite |i No one ??<)< ht'<> neiyhhor* h'ttf' htkc thiviintiii^' n\ our sprintl WESTFIELD offer anti tun yintr vard \tilr iuJ in in>r i ntittty for Only $20' Lots fji afilKjiti)'. ai-'i SCHMIEDE Yard Sale includes: tiOn china fi'U «0' I c alurnn * / itu h ml $2O for one county • 1/5 for two films TREE EXPERT CO. $4 for ottHtm ptm*tn*n* trimrmnti PUt% ottr ti.SO liffy iiffii 9 i t>ft fiijIi 'yard %ak" MIIIIKIII r t|(ii|»m*»nt • Ht;ilo O«>f l**l»» •I IIMMI'I ll (II Hfft :l|ll fn|' f ||| I i i|lti -injii Hr I ,vhi|iliiuiii; Ui!< iifv ! Ml |> Mi Jinn tli i !H)Mi l!5 i 'llt.'i May 20, 2005 B-1 I Community Life Briefs Cuoco is picked 'Favorite Things' sought for fundraiser to lead parade SCOTCH PLAINS — From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Historical Society will hold its first fundraiser of the on Memorial Day year. The funds will be used to help pay expenses involved in WESTFIELD — The maintaining the circa 1760 Westfield Memorial Day Parade Osbom-Cannonball Museum at Committee announced that this 1840 Front St. in Scotch Plains. year's parade grand marshal The sak' will be named "Some will be Sal Cuoco of Scotch of My Favorite Things," and it is Plains, a member of the hoped that residents of surround- Westfield Veterans of Foreign ing communities will contribute Wars Post 11467. some of their favorite items, Major Salvatore J. Cuoco was whether a picture, jewelry, special born in Passaic on Sept. 27, books, a foot stool or any item 1919. Ho graduated Passaic that someone else could enjoy. High School in 1939 and svent Donations may be dropped off on to attend Aero Tech Institute from 9 n.m.-noon Thursdays at in Glendale, Calif, to study aero- 1840 Front St. nautic engineering. An assign- Those who need someone to ment with Douglas Aircraft in pick up donations should call Santa Monica followed. (908) 233-5816 and leave a mes- When the United States went sage. The rain date for the to war with Japan, Cuoco enlist- fundraiser is noon to 4 p.m. June PHOTO BY PAT PLANTE ed in the U.S. Army and com- The Park Middle School Environmental Club participates at the Fanwood Arbor Day Program. Club pleted basic training at Shepnrd advisor Peggy Brown and Mayor Colleen Mahr are on the right. Field, Texas, in 1943. He then enrolled in OCS (Officer Rec. Dept. announces Candidate School) at Ft. summer offerings Benning, Ga. Upon graduating Environmental Club helps OCS he was appointed as a sec- WESTFIELD — The ond lieutenant and sent to the MAJOR SALVATORE J. CUOCO Recreation Department offers the Philippine Islands to train assigned to the G3 Section of the following summer programs for borough celebrate Arbor Day Philippine soldiers. XXI Corps in Indian Town Gap, town residents: In September of 1946, Second Pa. For ages 3 to 5 years, the FANWOOD — On May 6, the borough held its Gregory Kashmer, Robert Leone, Sarah Stein Lieutenant Cuoco was assigned In 1959. Captain Cuoco was department offers Soccer, Sports annual Arbor Day Program in Carriage House and Rose Sigona — demonstrated that a six-inch to HQ Co. of the 24th Division in sent to tho Armv Intelligence Squirts, and an Art Class. Park. space between the trunk and the mulch, forming Kukura, Kyrishu, Japan. Cuoco School at Ft. Hohibird, Md., and For ages 5 to 7 years, camps The program featured a presentation by the a donut shape, is the correct method. Mulch was promoted to First from then1 was transferred include Art, Bowling, Roller members of the Park Middle School piled against a tree in a"volcano" shape traps Lieutenant in 1948 and reas- again overseas to SETAF Hockey, Soccer, Summer Environmental Club regarding the proper way to moisture against the trunk and can cause the signed back to Ft. Denning to Headquarters in Verona, Italy. Playground and Multi-Sports mulch a tree. Earlier in April the club, under the tree to rot. attend the Advance Infantry He was assigned the 163 Camps. guidance of science teacher Peggy Brown and the For more information about the proper way to School. Military Intelligence Battalion For ages 8 to 14 years, offer- Funwood Shade Tree Commission, properly mulch a tree, contact the Fanwood Shade Tree Upon completion of this in Verona, as adjunct of tho bat- ings include Art, Ail Sports Camp, mulched several trees in the park. The club Commission and ask for certified tree expert advance training, he was set to talion. Captain Cuoco was also Bowling, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer, warned that "volcanoes are killing trees in Jeanne Kavinski at (908) 322-6502. go to Trieste, Italy, assigned as a promoted to major at this time. Golf, Basketball, Roller Hockey, Fanwood." Mayor Colleen Mahr was also on hand to read platoon leader in K Co. of the When the Verona assignment Wrestling, Tennis Tournament Members explained that a common and incor- the Arbor Day Proclamation. She reported that 3,r)lst Infantry. While in Trieste. ended. Major Cuoco and Nancy Training, Teen Night Events and rect way to mulch trees is to pile mulch up for the 12th year in a row, Pnnwood has earned Cuoco was promoted to captain. returned to Westfield to raise the popular Summer Playground the Tree City USA designation from the Program. against the tree trunk. This forms a mulch vol- A short leave enabled him to their family. He returned from cano, which can do damage to the trunk. The pri- National Arbor Day Foundation. Borough return to the states to marry his the Army in August of 1964. The department also offers a mary function of mulch is to hold moisture for Council President Kathy Mitchell was also on West fiekl sweetheart, Nancy After living in Westfield for more Teen Swim for Grades 6-12 on the tree roots. Trees only absorb water through hand to show her support. ChialViro. than 35 years, the Cuocos now select Wednesday evenings and their root systems. The club's members — Rosie The event was sponsored by the Fanwood An assignment to Ft. Jackson, reside in Scotch Plains. Family Movie Nights on select Fernandez, Karen Bao, Devin Ausbon, Cassandra Shade Tree Commission, which gave away 10 Tuesday evenings. South Carolina, in 1953 brought This year's parade will have Segulin, Matthew Kersy, Peter Huether, Anna white pine seedlings and 10 silky dogwood Captain Cuoco back to the opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. on The department's adult activi- McGuinness, Jake Met sky, Anthony DeBellis, seedlings. The seedlings were potted prior to the United States for awhile. lie was Memorial Day, May 30, nt the ties include, but are not limited Mariel Mital, Kristen Lee, Jillian Schuster, program by the Environmental Club members. then transferred to Korea in monument at the circle in the to, bus trips, Strollorsize Class, a Maggie O'Brien, Nicole Danik, Rose Thompson, who learned that you can identify a dogwood by 1955 as a training advisor to :i (•enter of West field. Anyone summer concert series in Jason Ccpparulo, Christian Bobvack, Disha Rao, its bark. Mindowaskin Park, and Total Korean Army Unit on the island wishing to march or participate Toning on Monday and Thursday of Cecedo and did not return in this year's parade should call evenings in the Community until 1957. His return found him Stan Cuba at (90S) 233-2767. Room. Zoom zoom ' l«X.<.» For additional information, please contact the Recreation ZOOMEKS ; Department at (908) 789-4080, or Westfielder headed visit www.westfieldnj.net/town- Westfield kids hall/recreation. on 'Xtreme' mission Women's Book Club excel in 'Dizzy WESTFIELD— Elliott ministry, Johnson was selected to meet on June 4 Johnson, 19. a member of First for the Georgia Xtreme Team. WESTFIELD — From 10a.m.- Baptist Church of Westfield, will He writes, "Due to my extreme- noon June 4, tho Women's Book Derby' contest travel to the Kepublir of Georgia ness, I must, find an extreme Club of First Baptist Church will this summer from July I 1 to adventure with an extreme loca- Aug. 3 as a member of the tion and an extreme mission. I meet ut the church, located at 170 WESTFIELD — More than 1.000 New Jersey have found one." Elm St. students traveled to Sayreville to compete in the Xtreme Team, ;i missionary At first this may sound like Jean Keilogg will lead a dis- 2005 Destination ImngiNntion problem solving group sponsored by American any other mission experience, cussion of The Lion, tin- Witch, competition, including 50 students from West field. Hapt ist ('hurches. but the Xtreme Team has its and tlw Wardrobe, the first l>ook Two West field teams aceel the N.J Stale champi- onship and won the right to represent New Jersey name for ;i reason. When in CS. lx-wis's Narnifi Chronicles. Johnson leaves on .July I I, he Sandy Brown will provide at the Global Finals in Knuxville, Term., from May 2f>-:J0. will riot have been told what he refreshments. will be doing on :i daily basis, he Newcomers are always wel- The winning team awed budding engineers will not know who che is going come to share m the discussion with the car they built for the competition. Six on tin' (rip. and he wilt mil have and fellowship, even if they third and fourth grade students frnm Wilson been given any details about the haven't read the Imuk. For more Elementary School, (earned together for the first trip at all. All he knows for sure information, phone Hette Savage time, won the "Dizzy Derby" category. This chal- is the {-nullify he will he visiting at 19081 fwfi-rt(>U7 or einiiil her at lenge required students to ( on.sl rui t a vehicle with mid when lie will arrive and KlzsvgG' Me t sea |»'. net a technical power' .source that could perform a depart. The re-it is a mystery to series ol'tasks, create and perform a skit that lied Johnson and bis future trjini togel her n!l I he I asks, anil present t heir snlut ion members. "It's an intense fiiitb Town-wide sale in front of a panel of judges. walk in follow mi; Jesus In the set lor Saturday The students did everything from researching Nl ri'ine!" he -;!iys. propulsion .-v^teiiiH, determining wheel placemen!, SCOTCH 1'I.AINS Hie evaluating weight re(|uirements anil the materials The trip first befin.' with ori- Scotch I'liiins-I imwooil Town-wide needed In support it, In actually building the vehi- ental nII i .il -IIIII •mi < 'ollege in Outline Slile, being MjinnMoied by cle. The challenge required that the ear curry Klgin. 1111 rn i e;, w II' re Job (I Hi in the Scotch Plains Junior more than nne passenger around a triangular W ill meet tin ol her II III! Mll'lll- Woman's < 'lub, will lie held IriK'k, stop on a line, iwerne direi linn, spin in Iwrs Im I In In I t ime ( luce the Saturday 'TIM- rain cltHi• is light circle*, and perform oilier ti-ntn, leiini eomplete the orient 111 ion, Siinilnv > I In', .in • - f • JI! oil lo I he lje»| HIM Wit 11 "iialft V" ii-i I lie t henie of t heir skit. I he 1 ion I'niiil i \ w bub I'I I b<' |{e,nirlcnlfi of Scotch I'liuns lejiiri tumult aneuii-ily danced mid fiiirij; to clever ELLIOTT JOHNSON fte|iill illi ol ( iem j'lJI ami Kanwnod hold their own Ivrii-H as < 'i !»MII I'IS I I III ii!Miir>-i Carafe -mles from !l n.m tn '•'• TIM' \1 ri'iiit' Tenm m de>ij^nt d 1 liirinf I be I inn- III 111,11 eouii Thi'iiughuut the ninutliM that preceded the cum lo iiiiiiieel vinmr mhlll wil Ii t he I r\, "\ file.:, \<, dull are rhieit p.m , flint Iu-ep all profit« !'or petition, thr team JIIMO practiced impi OVIHIII iniuil Students from Wilson Elementary School In ^lllll.'ll MUi-:':if lIMM \ Hill 11 ol 11 Kin I \>. Ital I i iniiiM(i n>\l lire $15, their :KII!ICH» IM listed nil :i Install! Challenges, whirl) ^tinmlaleil the temM'u Wostflold captured tlrat placo In the Dltry Dorfoy Amermm M.ipli -i'• II ptu (in i in ejiMi'i'i I 11', I In l> II In << to lead map ill p:n lie ipiitlti); home'; mill iilnlilY lo think i,i] irl1,1 v mul rrealiwlv with mm cflteaory Mt the Destination ImnglNntlon competi- I". In elm1, JI p)i';>-]oii iilnl mli II I (lie \ I i e me I e.i HI mi Inliel'i III tlelllH liir ,'Ulle ill eni-h Im'al mil ute;i lo prepare liilisl n in" When tournament film tion Tn April mid nro bonded for the Globftl Firmln IM 111 e is: i r i li : i' • I', i 11 ; e I f i i o 111 v; i (e t Ip il in vl n II n HI \ pii'iii re Tile i iul) ileil i iliuli 'i I lit- mnp'i lor III rived, each lealn >i fniiil Mtoje lellei tell il'i 1 In KnoKvllle. Tenn,, on May 25. Plettiriui with tho Tin \ i lino i t n 11 -i I In (nel hod feel lhroui;himl liiplh IUWII'! I , nlliil Team • Inllli Hi'i peHoimam". phi il- I'lilllil I OH M II I I' ,11 li | :|| | j, |l>) I III vehicle they built nro the Zaotnor* (top row) Im '.i". i i ;il name ill" .11! I'mif l't' 14/erffieUS sin M \^ 21.\\\'\\ 2( Yi-.Ki>rs<>i i . i */ Joseph I >i'Alrss 8 PERFORMANCES ONLY! MAY 31 JUNE 6 CAI t 1 nifll (»O N.IPAC N I l^C WWW W1 \ ' I M I I!'. ' MriloM f May 20, 2005 primetlftie, B-3 Into the Woods closes this week at CDC Comedienne Gold Show fit for all ages to perform in Clark Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Judy Gold, the acclaimed come- twice as funniest female stand-up Woods closes this weekend at the Cranford dienne who regularly performs to by the-American Comedy Awards. Dramatic Club (CDC), after drawing large sold-out audiences around the Returning t<> her cultural roots, crowds for its first two weekends of perform- country, makes a triumphant she was featured on the HBC and ances. return home to Clark and on Comedy Central special "The Into tiie Woods was first produced in 1987 behalf of the synagogue at which Heroes of Jewish Comedy," and her on Broadway, where it vvun Tony Awards for she received her Jewish education one-person show alxiut Jewish Best Score and Best Book for a Musical. and became a Bat Mitzvah, and mothers "G-d Doesn't Pay Rent where her family continues to wor- Fieri'" dehut«fl to rave reviews at A wonderful show for folks of all ages, Into ship, when she headlines a major the Kmply Space Theatre in the Woods is the lively and melodic retelling of benefit for Temple Beth O'r/Beth Seattle. It will be jx-riornietl at the several fain,- tales by blending them with an Torah on .June 5. Joining her for "A Montival Comedy Festi\al this original tale. Xigbt of Still's" will be the mental- summer. CDC's production features a cast of 20 ist The Amazing Kreskin. A two-time Kinniy winner for characters and a live band of seven musi- The program Ix'gins at 7 p.m. at writing and producing "The Rosie cians. Arthur L. Johnson High School, (VDonnell Show," Gold can often be Into the WixxJs will be presented on Friday 365 Westfield Ave. in Clark. Doors seen gabbing on "The View" and and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. with remaining open at (5:30 p.m. General admis- reminiscing about the past and shows this weekend, May 20 and 21. sion tickets are $25 each. counting down the greatest videos Tickets are $20 on a reserved seat basis, There is also a special $f>0() and celebrity moments on VI1 l"s and can be obtained by calling the box office patrons package, which includes "All Access." She lias iip]R'ared on at (908) 276-7611 or through the theater's two reserved seat tickets to the numerous television shows, includ- website at www.cdctheatre.org. show, a dessert reception with the ing "The Tonight Show with Jay Discounts seats for seniors are available stars, and a full-page ad in the Ix'iio.""Law and ()rd ln'iiefit for municipal building at 425 East Broad St. He became tho company's creative director the past. This time she will be "Seeing Red" received a Cable Ace Award for her Temple Beth OY/Beth Torah, call AH four artists will be painting at their of graphics and broadcasting. in collage. HBO special and was nominated the synagogue at w;S2) 381-8403. own stations at the same time. Members When he left that position. Less began to Wres/.in's paintings have appeared in and visitors will be encouraged to walk up work free-lance as a designer for several manv juried professional shows such as the to the artists, watch them work, and ask advertising studios and corporations and he New Jersey and Garden State Waterculor them questions. taught graphic design at Setoii Hall Societies, the American Artists Professional Linda Kolar paints portraits and land- University. Now retired, he concentrates on lx'a^iu' Grand National, Renee Foosaner scapes in oils, and has taught adult school painting in oils. Gallery, and the Broom*.' Street Gallery, to drawing and painting. Kolar has studied at Roy Steinberg's paintings represent the mention a few. Mount Holyoke College, the Art Student's typos of work currently at the forefront of She has received numerous awards; the League, NY Academy of Art, tho Museum of contemporary art in America, a result of WinMir & Newton, Sulumngundt Club. NY; Modern Art and the National Academy of artists reaching for new artistic directions Grumbueher Gold Medallion; Monmouth Design. Steinberg uses abstract expressionist and Museum Award; Lettie Steinhart Award, She has exhibited paintings and won representational forms to create' his form of Caldweli College; Piscataway's Cultural & numerous awards in shows such as the artistic expression. He works primarily in Heritage Com.; and ihe Sally Ixigue Westfield Art Association, Ridgewood Art acrylics and oils. Memorial, Nabisco Gallery. Institute, Somerset Art Association and the Steinberg first exhibited his paintings The meeting is free and open to the pub- American Artists' Professional League. She when he was 14 years old. lie received his lic. The mom is wheelchair accessible. Filipino choir visits church has had one-person shows at the Watchung B.A. degree in fine art from the University ("all Program Chairman S. Allvn Arts Center and the Westfield Art Gallery, of Florida and aiso studied at the Art SchnefTer at i908> .'122-2394 or Co-chairman The First United Methodist Church of Scotch Plains will host Jon Less should be a familiar demonstra- Students League whore he is now a life TUIIKI L. Meyers at (908 > H87-2945 for more, the Kayumanggi Chorale at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The tor to WAA members, having conducted an member. He's a member of the Wist field Art information. Kayumanggi Chorale Is a vocal group composed of Filipino members from the greater NJ/NY area. The group performs both sacred and secular music at varied forums ranging from churches and community centers in Union County to Lincoln Participants sought for county Senior Art Show Center in New York City. Sunday's concert will feature a vari- ety of vocaf selections and will be followed by light refresh- Applications are now avnilable for the annual Union County Senior able mention wimu r> in each category. First place winners in all eate- ments. A free will offering will be collected to benefit the Art Show. Artists who are 60 years of age and over and currently resid- L^orie^ ^o nil jurtlier tu i'oni|M'te at t he -State Senior All Show in Tsunami Relief Fund. FUMC is located at 1171 Terrill Road in ing within Union County an- invited to exhibit an original work which Fletningimi later in tlu' \t ar. Scotch Plains. Church school on Sunday mornings begins at they have done within the last three years. Entrants may either U> ama- I'ninn Cmmtv Senior Art Show is su[>|M>rted in part by the Union Counts' Board "I 'Freeholder.* and through a ijraiit limn the New .Jersey 9:15 a.m., and worship service is held at 10:30 a.m. FUMC's teurs or professionals in status and must IK- pre-registered. Chinese Language Ministry provides English as a Second The deadline for registration is June G; the exhibit will be displayed State ('on mi I on the Arlr-. I >, pan nu'iit ol'State, a jiartiier n^i-ncv of the National Kndow meiit l«'i (he.Arts. Language classes at 2 p.m. Sundays, with worship service from June 23 through .July 29 at the Klizabethtown Gas ('onipany atri- (conducted in Mandarin) at 3 p.m. Additional information is um in Union, Fi't an application, fall I tinni ('oiinty Division nt C 'ultural and lifrihmeAHaii's at MdS',',*>:•, ^a.iOiire-inai' available on FUMC's website (www.scotchplains.com/fumc) or Professionals are those who have sold the type of art entered in tin by contacting the church office at (908) 322-9222. exhibition through commm'inl channels, exhibited in a professional Application'; mii-1 l*> i-'ccn-eti l>v June (i. gallery, and held a professional moinlx'rship in n guild or association. 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Michael Cifelli, Rebecca Clapp, Wwxlrufl', 96, die1 d May 11. 2005 in Arbor (Mich, i Figure Skating Club grade students were named to the Daniel R. Dickstein, Amanda Jeiuiings, Brett C. Johnson, David Dylan Clark, Meredith L. Clark, the Gli'nsitk Nursing Home, and active in the Womens Group of third marking period honor roll for Garfinkel, Briana Goncalves, Tara J. Kabakow, Jill Kandgian, Abigael E. Clarkson, Nicole M. Westfiekl. the Congregational Church of Ann the 2004-2005 school year at Handza, Brian Hart, Gabrielle Samantha E. Kaufman, Laura E. Cruikshank, Christopher Burn in Greenville, Mich., she Art JO r. Roosevelt. They are: Jakub, Matthew I Karnofsky, Kenny, Casey Kerkhof, Robyn T. Delafuente. Craig Dyer, Lauren livw.1 in Ann Arlxir Ixfure moving Surviving are a daughter', Elizabeth E. Lisooey, Maria Knapp, Ryan Krasnoo, Stephanie Farrell, Matthew E. Fechter, Sean to West fie Id. Martha Weidon; ;i brother. Distinguished Honor Roll I^oniaka, Gregory C. Lupj>escu, A. Kuntz, Josephine LaCosta, Finn, Margaret F'lannery, Charles She worked in the engineering Wood row Walker, four grandchil- Catherine Maguire, Taylor L. Zachary M. LaPorta, Tracy Fraites, Elizabeth B. Fredas, Anne department at the I'niversity of' dren and four great-grandchildren. Grade 7: Christ in As wad, David Manetii, Shannon Murray, Elaheh Landon. Gabriella LaRosa, Jaclyn L. Fruehtman, Alexandra Gockel, Michigan many years ago and also A service was held Saturday in Nuzari. Mairead K O'Boyle, Nicole La.spata, Suzanne G. Lemberg, Natalie K. Golikov, Christopher at the Fun! Willow Kim bomber the Higgins ant I Homier Echo Lake P. Athenson, Meghan Brody, Abigail Burton, Christopher PapadopouloH, William Scott Perrj; Dalton Mack, Ian MacKenzie, Graf, Kelsey Greenfield, Anthony plant in Detroit, -Mich., during Funeral Home, 082 Springfield Olivia Magnanini, Molly C. Maher, World War II. Ave.. Westfield. Castelo, John Thomas Colucci, Alexander R. Powell. Anne Re, Gregory, Eric L. Hagstrom, Kyle A. Andrew P. Cordeiro, Tara Casey Reimlinger, Christopher Margaret Malaspina, Drew K. Hayden, Dylan J. Heneck, Scott Criscuolo, Tyler Cusick, Michael CJ. Rhodes, Christiana Ricciuti, Nicole Margolts, Andrew J. Marino, Howard, Molly Hudelson, Frederick C. Boss Eilbacher, Carly Krman. Jonathan Rosenberg. Hannah Rubin, Joshua Amanda Markowski, Lauren May, Christopher Jenkins, Christopher Krman, Sharon M. Faktor, Michael S Schwartz, Katherino Sheridan, Thomas McKeown, Nicholas B. Joyce, James Kazazis, Michael W. WESTFIELD — Frederick C. where he served as a Sunday Melissa Shulman, Eriene-Heidi McAlister. Samuel A. Mumford, Kent, Emily Kline, Daniel Klizas, BOSK, School Superintendent. He was an Fietkiewicz. Benjamin Fine, HO, died May 14. 2005 Jit Andrew M. Gates, Leah M. Sidhom. Amanda Sinunons, Alexandra O'Brian, Charlotte Ethan S. Krell, Charles W. Laird, Overlook Hospital it) Summit, NJ. active volunteer for Habitat for Maxwell J. Sugarman, Daniel J. O'Brien, Kathleen M. O'Neill, Born in Fairfax, VA, Hos.s Humanity in Phiinfleld. NJ and in Geoghegun, Andrew Gialanella, Allison A. Lowenstein, Daniel G. Nicholas Gilligan, Sarah Sullivan, Ravi Tamboli, Kiitherine Corinne M. Parsloe, Jill Pate, Ludlum, Amber Marie Lutey, Kyle moved to West fie Id in 1956. He Florida. Gaffney Peterson, Beau Preston, also maintained a residence, in Surviving is his wife of f>(> Glickstein. Sophie H. Greene, M. Taylor, Ross Tucker, Alexandra E, Marsh, William Mascarich III, Naples, FL for the last 20 years. years. Peggy Pvle Boss of Chang Hee Han, Emily Harris, Tunis, Mark D. Vander Schaaf, Megan H. Ramage, Amanda Nicholas G. Mavrogiannis, Joseph Boss served as a pilot in the Westfield; two daughters. Nancy Kelly G, Hering, Connor Hewett, Alan D. Workman, Tara Zierlcr, Rhodes, Kyle Ripperger, Amy S. T. McGrath, Johii McGrory, Army Air Porte during World War M. Boss of Westfield and Bobbie Lauren N. Hughes, Halli James, Steven R Zilberberg. Roggenburg, Justin Rosin, Kathryn Millcn, Charlotte M. II, (lying B-17.S and late B-29s. He Boss of Muni, Hawaii; a son,Elizabeth A. Kamel, Scan Michael Rosin, Chloe Rothenberg, Morabito, Daniel F. Morse, Anna earned a Bachelors Degree in Frederick M. Boss of Craig, Kilcullen. Anne Kiiisely, Joseph Honor Roll Christopher Salemme, Samantha C. Morton, Amanda Moaner, Chemical Engineering from the Colorado and three grandchildren. Kramkowski, Grace MacKenzie, Seib, Julian Seltzer, Connor Lauren Nemiroff, Julia E. University of Maryland. A memorial service was held Brian P. Mnehl, Stephen J. Marino, Grade 7: Robert Anderson, Shields, William Sickles, Robert Partenope, Kiran Patankar, He worked in the engineering Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Laura A. Marvin, Colin McKevitt, Elise B. Annis, Jacob F. Sinisi, Kenneth Sine, Justin M. Matthew Pogue, Edward Purcell, department for Merck and Co. for Church with burial at. the church's Mary McKevitt, Matthew Archambault, Hayle A. Baker, Snyder, Morgan Spencer, Darla Thomas Purcell, Philip Queller, 12 year and must recently worked Garth, Meserole, Gregory R Mitchell, Ryan Baker, Evan P. Bakst, Stabler, Jake Sussman, John Caroline M. Raba, Eric H. for 25 years ns a chemical engi- Arrangements were made by Grace Mustard, Maria Nicmiera, Katharine Bange, Tyler Becker, Taylor, Christopher Tomasso, Rachman, Ryan Ragoza, Matthew neer and .sales manager for the the Gray Funeral Home in Michael Oster, Anna C. Powell, Daniel Berman, Scott M. Alyssa M. Ulrope, Diana Vasel, J. Reiss, Philip E. Reynolds, eastern part of" the country for Westfield. Donations in lieu of Kiltie L. Ramire, Kevin Ramos, Bernstein, Stephanie Bogin, Kiltie Cody Vassallo, Diana Venezia, Elizabeth Rich, Samantiia AniL-tek, Inc. in Rutherford and (lowers may he made to Habitat Adam C. Reich, Megan Reilly, Brennan, Maximilian Bryk, Denise Virzi, Emily Weeks, Evan Roscigno, Rachel S. Rosenberg, Westfield. for Humanity, Greater Plainfield Jaraad Rogers, Evan S. Jacquelyn Buckman, Rebecca Weinberg, Ariel Weingarten, Marissa V. Rothfelder, Raisa Boss was a mo.mlx.Tof St. Paul's Chapter, 2 Randolph Road, Rosenburgli, Amy Kosenfutd, Castaldo, Amanda Centrella, Matthew S. Weintraub, Austin J. Rubin, Daniel F. Russo, Elizabeth Episcopal Church in Westfield, Plainfield, NJ 07061. Lauren Ross, Michal Sagal, Gabrielle N. Cerami, Danny Choo, Wenta, Jacob M. Williams, Schoenbach, Connor Sheehan, Andrew Sauerwein. Maxwell Sara Cotinery, Alexander J. Cruz, Matthew Woods, Alexa Zepka. Jacob M. ShifTman, Kimberly Schuster, Meredith II. Smith, Reid Matthew B. Daly, Katherinc Grade 8: Michael Abbattista, Shoback, Cassandra Simcox, Bradley A, Little Smith, Joshua A. Solomon, Julia Davidson, Geena Do Rose, Michell Noil K. Aniato, Robert W. Angus, Lauren Sullivan, Marguerite WESTFIELD — Bradley A. Kenee, and a sister, Barbara. Spiridigliozzi. Daniel Sproull, Dornfeld, Carolyn Dyer, Seth Steven Anzalone, David C. Sulmont, Patrick Tresnan, Alexa Little diet! on Tuesday, Mav 17, Visitation will be on Thursday Graeme B. Stahl,Kelly G. Sullivan, Egert, Lin Fagan, Connor G. Babetski, Trevor Barnes, Sara Vendetti, Nicholas Vicinio, Julia 2005 at The Centra State Hospital from 2:00 p.m. - 4;00 p.m. and 7:00 Kama! Tnmboli, Scott Thien, Peter Farley, Adam Fine, David Birkenthal, Max Blum, Puter Watkins, Andrew F. Wenta, George in Freehold, New Jersey. p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at The Gray Waddell.YixiaoWang. Fishnicin, Melissa S. Ford, Rachel Boyes, Nicholas K Breza, Amy E, Wharam, Peter M Williams, Jamie Raised in Westfield, he lived Funeral Home, located at :U8 East Grade W: Kathryn R. Abruzzo, E. Friedman, Maximilan Fusaro, Brown, Chelsea Bryk, Morgan Wisniewski, Kyle H. Wright, four years in Denville. NJ and Broad Street in Westfield. Funeral Nicole Aloupis, Elizabeth Bridget Gallagher, Michael Bunting, Ariel Burns, Erin E. Julianne C. Yee, Patrick H. then moved to Manalnpan 20 services will be at 11.00 a.m. on Antonelli, Kimberly Berke, Hanna Gismondi, Emily Goodman, Cahill, Martha Cain, Jack T. Younger, Daniel J. Zavaro, Michael years ago. Friday at the Presbyterian Church Jordan A. Graham, Catherine Camillo, Spencer C. Cassidy, Tara Zhu, ArieUe Ziering. Little was a CPA and a member in Westfield. Borman, Samuel Berse, Ryan A of NJSCTA I New Jersey Srxiiety of Private burial will be under the Certified Public Accountants). He direction of the Gray Funeral was Division President of the New Home. Jersey Division of Con lax Homes, In lieu of flowers, pleased send where he worker! for 15 years. monetary donations to Memorial Charity Little ia survived by his wife Sloan-Kettering, 1275 York Ellen, daughters Laura and Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Theodore J. Hull event nets CRANFORD — Theodore J. League coach in Cranford, Hull Hull. 85, died May 15. 2005 at his was an avid bowler and golfer and $18,000 home. was a skilled woodworker. Born in Coatesville, PA, he Surviving is his wife of 59 WESTFIELD — On March 4, lived in Bayomu; before moving to years. Gertrude S. Hull; son and the Westfield Junior Woman's Cranforcl 56 years ago. daughter-in-law, Douglas and Club held its major fundraiser Hull retired in 1982 after 42 Lydin Hull; daughter and son-in- for the year, a wine tasting and years as a customer service repre- law, Melanie and Leon Jasinn; a auction, to benefit Healing the sentative with Western Electric in sister. Marie Sikoraki; sister-in- Children. More than 270 people Kearnv. He wan a veteran of World law Jean Hull; and five grandchil- attended the event, held at War II, whore he served with the dn'n, Brian, Marvbeth, Michael, Shackamaxon Country Club, U.S. Army Air Corps, He wasGregory and Philip. enabling the club to raise close awarded the Air Medal with 11 Funeral Mass was held to $18,000 for Healing the Oak Leaf clusters. Good Conduct Thursday in the St. Michael Children. Medal and the NJ Distinguished Church in Cninford. Entombment Healing the Children's Service Medal. was at St. Gertrude's Cemetery in Founder and Executive Director Hull wits a member nf the Colonia. Arrangements were han- Evelyn Dud/iec, and local rep- Captain Newell Kodney Fiske Post dled by the Doolet Funeral Home resentative Cathy Queennn of :i.'l!j Vl'AVnf Cranford and the New in Cranford. Cranford. were thrilled with the Outlook Tele-phono Pioneers. He Memorial donations may be donation. A non-profit organiza- was an usher and Boy Scout made to the Center lor Hope tion founded in 1981, Healing leader at St. Michael's Church in Hospice. 1900 Karitan Kd , Scotch the Children provides free med- Crnnford. He was also a Little Plains. \rJ 07076. ical care or assistance to chil- dren in the United States and Mary Rizzo abroad. Dedicated to helping families CHAN FORD Mary Ri/.zo, 91, Surviving are sons, Prank Jr. who do not have the resources died May 12, 2005 in Union and Vincent P.; a daughter, Ann or funds for their children's Hospital. Uenko; n brother, Ivouis Cerniglia; The Westfield Junior Woman's Club presents a check for $17,643 to Healing the Children as a result medical needs, the organiza- of their annual fundraiser. Shown left to right are Junior Woman's Club President Nannette Loftus, Born in Knfield, Conn., she lived nix grandchildren and two great- tion's motto is "Changing the Healing the Children's Founder and Executive Director Evelyn Dudziec and Cranford in Kenihvorth lor .'(7 years Ix'lore grandchildren. world...irne child at a time " Representative Cathy Queenan, and Wine Tasting and Auction Chairpersons Pam Wlaczek and moving to Craufnrd alnnit a year A funeral Mnss was offered Event chairpersons Pam Courtney Mackin. Monday in St, Theresa's Church, i»gll. Wiac/.ek and Courtney Mnckin, Keiiilworth. after the funeral from Mrs. Kiz/.o was a sules clerk lor as well as the entire Junior advertising and assistance fur Swan CleniHTs in Crnnford for .'SO the Mastapeter Funeral llome, who work toward improving of the New Jersey State years In-fine retiring '50 scars ago. •100 Kiiitouti'Ave., Knselle Park. Woman's Club, extended their the fundraiser. their community and the lives Federal ion of Woman's Clubs. lull appreciation to the many The .Junior Woman's Club of of others. 'Die club is based on For more information about local businesses and merchants Westfield is a group of approxi- teamwork. friendship and joining the club, call Jennifer a< Nick Cicchino who contributed donations, mately .'!() volunteer women mutual support. It is a niemlier (908) 7H9-Hi)S)1. CHANFORD Nick Cicchinn. Monogram Delivery Service in r r 7. i, died May 10. ^0U > in < )vei-look Newark lor eight vent's before retir- 1 I ospildl,Summit ing in IOM!> Before that, he worked I torn in I'nion Hench, Mr iin the Slur Tobacco ('o , Irvingioii. ( 'i(cbiiH) lived in Newark lielore liir 'JO years. 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Record-Press AutDrrHrtive/Classified Learn to Master Your SUV Before Taking That Long Summer Drive (ARA) - As thousands of American families pack Campaign is u national education program to com- up their sport utility vehicles for the lengthy ride to bat the increasing trend toward SUV rollover acci- their summer getaway, it Ls essential to take note of dents, particularly among younger drivers. The 50- some key safety precautions. The ESUVEE Safety state Campaign has created events and initiatives Campaign provides summer driving tips that can throughout 2005 designed to raise public aware- mean the deference between life and death for you ness of the isHLie and to decrease the. number of vic- and your family. They are: tims of such incidents. The Campaign has attracted :' Handling: SUVs possess a higher center of the attention of the major national daily newspa- gravity than passenger cars, which contributes to a pers and the three network morning shows, and is greater risk of rollover. Incidences of rollover can be supported by a number of prominent organizations, exacerbated by speeding, abrupt maneuvers, inat- including Consumers Union (publisher of tentiveness, tailgating, recklessness, aggiessive- Consumer Reports), trafficschool.com and ness or impaired driving. Weather.com. *•' Ijoading: The center of gravity of on SUV is "We are pleased with the widespread support nilected by the number of people earned, as well as and nationwide recognition the campaign has the amount, weight and distribution of cargo. received," says Florida Attorney General Charlie Unfortunately, your extra summer gear — iceCrist. "We want people to understand that travel- chests, suitcases, toys and car seats — can overload ing with family and extra luggage can significant- the vehicle and raise the center of gravity, increas- ly alter an easy drive, making it much more chal- ing the risk of a rollover. lenging and risky." * Tires: Tire size, pressure and maintenance are To underscore the importance of SUV safety, the keys to SUV safety. Drivers should monitor each of Campaign's Web site (www.esuvee.com) recently these elements before leaving for their summer des- launched the Esuvee Challenge Course, tin inter- tinations, and always take them into account when active game that highlights the handling differ- loading and driving an SUV. ences between SUVs and regular cars. The game * Seat belts: Perhaps the most preventable cause promotes awareness — in an engaging and enter- of death in the event of an SUV rollover is ejection taining way — of how various conditions affect the from the vehicle. Eighty percent of deaths in SUV vehicle, subjecting the driver to changes in terrain rollovers occur because occupants are unbelted. type, tire pressure and cargo. "The guidelines appear to be simple, but they are The Esuvee Challenge Course can be played on the foundation for preventing rollovers and saving the Campaign's Web site, wwAV.esuvee.com. The lives," says Iowa Attorney Genera] Tom Miller. site also features additional safety tips, a chance to "While the size and strength of SUVs may give peo- take the "safe SUV driving pledge," and details ple a feeling of invincibility, the reality is that they about upcoming SUV Safety Days around the require very different handling than regular cars." country. Launched in January, the ESUVEE Safety Courtesy ofARA Content Courtesy of ARA Content Looking for a Good Auto Shop? Here are Time-Tested Tips from the Pros (AKA) - The following tips, from forced to choose a shop based solely * Ask if the repair facility special- * Facilities with a high percentage Automotive Service Excellence the non-profit National Institute for on location. izes or if it usually handles your of ASE-certified professionals may (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a non- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) * Look for a neat, well-organized type of repair work. also be members of the Blue Seal of profit, independent organization — the group that tests and certifies facility, with vehicles in the parking 1 Look for signs of professionalism Excellence Recognition Program. dedicated to improving the quality of automotive technicians — will help lot equal in value to your own and in the customer service area such as * Reward good service with repeat automotive service and repair you choose wisely among the many modern equipment in the service civic, community, or customer ser- business and customer loyalty. through the voluntary testing and automotive repair facilities. bays. vice awards. For a free brochure, send a self- certification of automotive techni- |: Start shopping for a repair facili- * Look for u courteous staff, with a :|: Look for evidence of qualified addressed, stamped business-sized cians. ASE-certified technicians ty before you need one. service consultant or technicians technicians: trade school diplomas, envelope to: ASE Right Repair Shop wear blue and white ASE shoulder i; Ask your friends and associates willing to answer your questions. certificates of advanced course work, Brochure, Dept. ARA 205, 101 Blue insignia and carry credentials list- for their recommendations; consult * Look for policies regarding esti- and certification by ASE indicate the Seal Dr., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA ing their exact areas of certification. local consumer groups. mated repair costs, diagnostic fees, presence of professional, trained 20175. 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CLMK VMS Ul£ Something for everyone! Mia ft TratM fat C«ft PUP SALE!!! For Personal B*s Sctvxt. Settlements, annuities. $50 Up ori older puppies f New Busmen, tt ' and Lottery Payments. 113 Younger Pups. Ail Lefl Unctainetl For 2004. Call Prosperity Partners IIIIHMAW •COTCM FUUW • 5/21. 9 dison cylinder, diamond Lrve Operators' l«X>606 5Pm. 2460 Hill Rd. sm Types and S;es Open casft m futura pay- At proceeds to benefit ME* to disc records Minted 610- 6O61 t«i 60 merits now. 800-373 sunmer camp far kids. appliances, toys, wording **MAKE BIS MONEYS* window A/C. computer. Hoy% 105° J.P. "ONal'll Are you making $1,710 per MAKE UP TO 1353 w*.w ppica&h com Kennalt. 3637 US High- Ant*enng Simple Surveys COLOMU VANO SALE FOR »»«h? An cdsn veinjif.g Weekly! Exciting »eek!y HO.Q0O FKE CASH wty #1, Princeton, NJ Online: Earn $250. 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Saturday May 21" 1280 POPLAR AVE Sjluid»y, May 21 Saturday May 21" Sunday, May 22" Sunday, May 22 9am-3pm Off Central oi New 9am-3pm Sat 5/21 9-11 10 am - 3 pm Entire house content*, Providence Rd RAIN DATE SUN 5/22 1O am • 5pm 9:30 am - 4 pm antiques, furn., tools, 60 ARTHUR TERRACE 8 a[n 4 »2 Westminster Hall 57 Rutherford Road collectibles , aporta i 934 Prospect st 110 Mountain Ava 73 Oleander Way canto & lets, clothes, ITEMS: furniturf!. ofdeo I MOVING SALE! 93 WEST END AVE (OFF BEST MOVING SALE (Valley Rd to Liberty) tecofds, • ports equip- desk. .in condition, 1272 Clinstme Circle PASSAIC AVE) FtiiriLturt_\ some older Gigantic Indoor VETI ment. housf? I'ulc! items. 2 Tons of brlc-a-btac, pic- (of! of West Broad! tiiriud. items including Dresser/Mirror ALL MUST GOIII TVs, ? H citiruMs, tures, tools, furniture, ITEMS: Sofii. D.irstaols. minor and card talMe Children's Sale Everything goes. Sports Desk/Hutch. Antique fans. ptnK lior^l UISJI'J, baby Items, h.h.. stiver 2 antiquo trunks', IUK&. and HouM'liold. all furniture, toys, baby- clothes, etc. Cash Register, Lots of Dlr: Rt 22 (o North plate, etc. all must go. Moving Sale! kids bikes, books and items in excellent condi Clothing, books, toys gear, moped, tv, al- Miscellaneous! Drive/ Norwood to lefl DIRECTIONS: Michigan game, tlntlios {ah aftcs) tion. F^ain oi Shine bums, books, imported on Brook. Av*.\ k> rNJpwarh Aw. to RAIN OR SHINE baby Hums/toys, stroll (Sale to be held in p,u shawls and lots more. Arthur Tenute Furniture. ;m hockey and ers HH itt^rns, kitchen r.igp) Low prlcesl 906 245 6167 hou^^tuiid items. items. 908-5S3-5OO3 items... CRANFORD NJ FANWOOD- KENILWORTH PLAINRELD SUMMIT NJ WESTFIELD WESTFIELO NJ MOVING Friday, May 20 SCOTCH PLAINS NJ Multi-Family Saturday. May 21 GARAGE SALE FRI A SAT FRI & SAT 5/21 & 22, Garage Sale Sam • 2 pm MULTI HOUSE SALE Sat 5/21 8-4 5/2&5/21 B/20 4 5/21 923 Beechwood Ct. Saturday May 21st 10AM-3PM 9-3pm (oH Randolph Rd) 2360 Seneca Rd Area 297 Summit Ave Sunday may 22»t BERKELEY HGTS, SM- 5/21. 94pm 1 M> Mock* off Rt 24 9an>3pm 8AM-1PM 83 2" Street 29(1 EJoulevord. come' 901 Mounlalnvlaw MOVING SALE!! Circle 1» Algonouln Ortva Of 10 St. Sat May 21 Rain or Shine Rarttan to Charofca* lo HH Items, incl. furni- Good clean funulm**. 870 TICE PLACE Corner of Standlsft Ava Ffi S/2O • Sat 5/21 trdditional ook look. Iroquofa ture, Holiday decora- Furniture, toys, clotlies. 9am-3pm Remodeling inlel Rain Oate Sunday S/22 tions & etc. kitcnt*n items, till. i nri^fete DR. sof.i/low; •,t\ii. 1'int | it)lo. M r.|). ITEMS: Ton-, ol HOUSE SALE ( BOOKS, SHOES, hiitit/kids sluft. clotlics. 71 Snyder Avenue near REMODELING! •J.itr- pool tahlf-. .1 fad Queen BR set. refrige. Ramdate -Sunday, b'21 | HANDBAQS GALORE trp.scftfnilt. ijnif loads of Partial content*: Springfield Avenue Everything mutt got llrr liflck cfldlf',, J'.i" brand new stack i on d1;1 TV nak, Q Vr.itiN HH. CLOTHES, KIDS washer/dryer, tons of Antiques, furniture, STUFF. FURNITURE. lawn furniture, garage Furniture, glass, clnna. Furnltura, 2 Wall units, tc.-d »%•'11 milltn-ss i [ini, linens, pictures, lamps, p.tli-. ».!•••-.<•, it', I 1 l i", CLEAN STUFF lots of books, tapes, Items, mlec. tools, bnca brae. sierclte equip., baby DIRECTIONS: Something for everyone! td' MM <-r i^ f'.udd•• TOYS, racks ol men*. Items, and many more GREAT PRICES ! womens & chlldrens C'iftiin >"v CUDVC CASH ONLY! household goods. •.•T, ,.|< ti. CHATHAM TWP CRANFORD FANWOOD KENILWORTH, NJ PLAINFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS NJ SUMMIT NJ WESTFIELD Miiy 21, 22 9 to 3 Saturday, May 21 OARAGE SALE!! Sunday, May 22 WESTFIELD •1 Pcpperrnill Rd HUGE SALE SAT & SUN Sat May 21" Sat. 5/21 9am- (Southern to Glfcnmere 9- 2 pm •Jam 4 pm lo Stafford/Peppemiili) Saturday, May 5/20 & 21 5/21 - S/22 B:30am-4:00pm Garage Snle! 3pm Wide selection tor ull S Carol Court 9 3 PM Slr-upy Hollow 12" an- 9AM-? i Much nevi 21" 170 Bmiliivnrd iii.ii neighborhood 3 FAMILY Garage Sale! Itenis $1 to $500 84- Families Oarage Rnlnditte: 6/3 & 6/4 l I Saturrtny. Mny 21 9am - 3pm l Piatio. Clarinet. Console Sale and Bake Snle. 18 Johnson St 91 SPfllNOFIELD AVE TV, Apt,Wash. HM iU;rns, lays. (Jvof 120 home* par : 1 ND Clothes, TV's, Wodcllni; 9 am 1 pm :1, " , ill ,: I ifnitliK*. Fuldint", Bed Many All proceeds got to 229 2 Street t^clpntlng, rain or on Jerusalem H CLARK CRANFORD FORT LEE, NJ LINDEN RAHWAY, NJ SCOTCH PLAINS UNION WESTFIELD WESTFIELD MOVING SALE Saturday, Mny 21 Sut. 0 21 a Sun. S/22 '..I' (•'.., A,, .'1 I (I'M GARAGE SALE MovInK Snlel! i Fuber Ave Block Sale! 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Private tutoring is knowledge of grade level materi- Enrichment Center, a full service always available. al and continue their studies tutoring and enrichment center, There are numerous sessions using a combined method of 8" located at 424 Central Ave. in offered by The Enrichment learning, Studying the stock mar- Westfield and three satellite facili- Center with the hope that these ket, for example, allows for math, ties, the Shoprite of Clark, the varied schedules will accommo- reading and thought proving dis- Shoprite of West Orange and the date work schedules, vacation cussions. Reading is done in a Shoprite of Woodbridge, schedules, and other spring and discussion format and challenges announces its 2005 summer pro- summer programming. It is students' thinking skills. History gramming. These complete mod- unique to be able to find one edu- is taught through studying sci- ern facilities are air-conditioned, cational facility that can meet the ence and technology of the times. handicapped accessible and have needs of an entire family! With Study skills classes have been ample free parking to offer ils the large number of teachers, the added. clients. The Enrichment Center varied sessions, and the flexibility Most elementary and middle has more than 125 teachers on to take classes when it meets the school students can benefit from staff and all are state certified and needs of the student and the par- reading classes and math classes experienced. Programming is ents, why would anyone go any- at any time and especially over available for students entering where but The Enrichment the summer. Study skills rounds pre kindergarten through grade Center? out the academic offerings. With 12. The maximum class size is Elaine Sigal, owner and direc- is very much in demand right ers at The Enrichment Center all ot the testing and class place- eight students, allowing teachers tor of The Enrichment Center now, With schools forced to cut pride themselves in creating the ments beginning as early as the ability to meet the needs of states, "Supplemental education their budgets, parents are left programs to meet the needs of kindergarten, parents can give with no other alternative but to each child. One parent says, their children the added benefit help their children. The "Why should I have my child fit and edge by enrolling for The Enrichment Center offers what no into someone else's preset pro- Enrichment Center's summer other support facility can - 100% gram when the teachers at The of the staff is experienced and has Enrichment Center tailor the pro- A new Enrichment New jersey State teaching certifi- gram to meet the needs of my Explorations program is being offered this summer as a direct cation, Why go elsewhere when child - and every child?" 1 you can have the best?" In fact, Basic level students can rein- response to parents requests. Halrcuttlntf The Enrichment Center was force math, redding, and writing "We want to offer classes that are voted The Best Tutoring skills using materials that are interesting and challenging to Company in Union County by interesting and grade appropri- students but do not interfere with parents in a survey published by ate. An enthusiasm for learning is their normal class work. Our Suburban News. instilled in the students through intent is to offer mental stimula- There is a variety of program- the use of creative and innovative tion at various times during the ming offered from basic math and teaching. A hands-on approach is day; seven days a week," says reading to gifted classes for the used; teachers all use an interac- Sigal. "Our birthday parties child who is bored in school. The tive method of teaching which enhance The Enrichment Center's typos of classes m\ the times gives each student the opportuni- belief Education Is Fun!" Call for offered are more extensive than ty to shine. information on this exciting pro- most other programs. The loach- Gifted students can take their gram. High school students may choose to work on the PSAT, SAT M 1 4 I, SAT II, College Application ID i fro vUMIfCffu Essays, Interview Skills or i Writing. The Enrichment Center offers a comprehensive college advising program. The flexible programs for the high school stu- Summer • Gradfi K-8 dents are offered seven days a • 4 and 8-week sessions week, All teachers at The • Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills Enrichment Center are New * Current Events, Medieval Times, Jersey State certified and experi- Advertisings The Media, Science enced in their respective fields. * Explorations for grades 1 -6: Architecture. The Enrichment Center's stu- Alphabets, Rocks & Minerals, Science dents have a high success rate on » Pre-K Phonics standardized tests. As one local guidance counselor says "It is the Cool Your DKk Or ratio Whh A Touch Of A luttonl best program available." The philosophy of The Oufcfci* IJ%inw Space Enrichment Center is that educa- tion needs to be individualized FREE MOTOR l CwlBvLpTufl% and must be enjoyable, If chil- llamMl'Vlbn dren are engrossed in what they Sumimr* High School arc learning, the potential for I'mtwt Iumltun, Onna And tarpt'l hum king • 4 and 8-woek sessions achievement is limitless, • PSAT & SAT Prep Experience for yourself The Umimnial 908-654-0110 • Math, Critical Reading. Writing PtnomtlndAtiintlon; Enrichment Center difference. * Group or private sessions Classes are filling quickly lor MAJESTIC available the spring and Iht1 summer, dill /\WNING,INC Tin1 liniichnu'iit Center tiHi.iv \n* FREE ESTIMATE. Iwhmv or visit tin web MII1 .it 1860 8 2 9-6464 Experience The Difference \ At Ladies Workout Express GARWOOD-Ladies Work- workout (Monday - Friday, 7 out Express of Garwood and a,m.-9 p.m.) We are also open I Kenilworth invite women to join Saturdays and Sundays for us and get fit for summer. LWt added convenience. is today's hottest, most Kenilworth Ladies Workout improved workout for women Express features a 24-station cir- I only and caters specifically to cuit, Both yoga and pilates class- the needs of a woman's body. es are offered to members and Our 30-minute workout heals non-members alike. Childcare that of our competitors by fea- services are also made available turing a cardiovascular circuit ment for an even more enhanced to members within the club. with ten different levels of resis- workout experience. A televi- Weekday hours run Monday- tance on each piece of equip- sion with a VCR and DVD play- Friday, 7 a.m.-l:30 p.m. and 3- ment as opposed to their one er can be found in the back of 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 PHYLLIS MONGUSO, DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES at (he resistance level. Cardio is also a,nvnoon. Towiihip «f Uiioi's Sciitr Center accept! KW American ud the clubs where all members are enhanced by interval training welcome to work out to any of Be ready to enjoy personal POW/MU Flip from neuter* of the Michael A. Kelly tot 2433, attention and one on one moti- Veteran of Forelp Wan. Ii thaildag them ra behalf of the people and both steps and weights, the routines found in our large of Uloa, M Mguo commended the Pwt forrt i commitment to keep- resulting in a caloric burn of 600- fitness video libraries. In addi- vation from our friendly staff ing patriotism aHve in the comminlty, Shown making the presenta- 900 calories throughout the day tion, an elliptical trainer, station- and take full advantage of our tion are Leo Cnf, tot Commander and Mike Ziokro, an active Life as a result of an upped metabo- ary bike, abdominal trainers, changing room and beauty bar. 0 Member. Graf noted that many veteram are involved in program* at lism. With our competition the and stability balls can all be This is our last call for no sign the Center, ud laid Union thonld be proud of the opportunities top calorie burn ranges from found within the facilities, up fees this season and any offered to seniors. He also pledged the tofs ongoing support. 300-500 calories and only plat- member of the other clubs are I Our Garwood club offers a 26 n forms are offered, Our members station circuit with extra equip- being offered a chance to switch never hit a plateau with our spe- ment for advanced cardio and over to Ladies Workout Express 1 cialized workout because of our toning workouts. We will also be for free. Be sure to come in and 1O Rosdk Park High School many different routines, which integrating both pilates and car- take advantage of the Spring's ; are alternated to keep your mus- dio-kickboxing classes into our last promotion and feel the dif- cles guessing, while other clubs ference. Call the club in Gar- 3 PTSA To Host Psychic Fair schedule. Every weekday offers (ft only offer one. you 14 hours straight in which wood, (908) 8897600 or in Kenil- (/> ROSELLE PARK-Due to Thorne, will offer 15-minute Both clubs offer extra equip- members can come in for their worth, (908) 931-9666. popular demand, the Roselle readings through tarot cards, Park High School Parent- numerology and past lives for a Teacher-Student Association $20 fee. (PTSA) will host its second Psy- Light refreshments will be chic Fair of the 2004-05 school served. All residents of Roselle year on May 21. The fundraiser Park and surrounding commu- event will be held noon-4 p.m. at nities who are 18 years of age or He Stove the Casano Center on Chestnut older are welcome. The PISA Street in Roselle Park (by Grant states that these readings are for 109 East Broad Street, Westf ield, NJ 07090 tel: 908-233-5609 Avenue, across from the Com- entertainment purposes only. munity Methodist Church.) All Although walk-ins are per- proceeds go directly towards mitted, reservations are strongly scholarships for RI'HS students recommended as this event usu- 1 Get outta townl who are graduating this June. ally sells out earl) . To make a Several professional psychics reserved appointment or obtain Hiking boots, packs, luggage, from the Brick area, including further information, call 908-245- the nationally known Dorothy 0058. swimsuits, and much more. All the gear you need for Support Your Local Merchants camp, vacation, or lounging THE HOTTEST 30 MINUTE CIRCUIT AROUND in the backyard. • 26 Station Circuit Training • Free Tanning • Pibtcs • 10 Levels of Resistance on Equipment ZerO • Steps & Weights •Free Gift Ban with VIP Membership mother cW iwirauMfini^ Kkkbom§ Clmm •'* [HIM /!,)«, OM Month ftw/ III Sofilt Ui HIM (..irw All the top brands at low prices, UIH * ARE A—The Union County •Supermarket, 600 Park Ave. m Division on Aging in the Plainfield, May 19, from 1:30 to Department of Human Services 3:30 p.m. at ' the Supremo will bring its Outreach Services Supermarket, 249 Last Front St. Program for senior citizens to Ciarvvood,, May 19, from 12:45 locations during May. The pro- to 2 p.m. at the lire House gram offers senior citizens infor- Building, 415 South Avenue, mation and help with applications Garmxxl. for a variety of important govern- Union County representatives ment assistance programs. These will help residents complete appli- services can supplement the basic cations for a number or programs, needs of the isolated elderly and including gas and electric support sustain or improve their lives. (LIFE LINE), pharmaceutical 2 Bilingual staff members will be assistance (PAAD), and home available at all locations. energy assistance (HLAP). There (A The Outreach Services will be screening for (A Program will visit the following Supplemental Security Income (ft locations in May: (SSI) eligibility, and information Elizabeth, May 18, 10 a.m. to about the Senior Health Insurance I noon at the Twin City Program (SHIP). Supermarket, 1016 Sherman Ave. For information on the Elizabeth, May 18, from 1:30 to Outreach Services Program and 3:30 p.m. at' the Supremo other programs offered by the Supermarket, 25 South Broad St. Union County Division on Aging, Plainfield, May 19, from 10 a.m. call the division's toll-free num- to noon at the Twin City ber: 1-888-280-8226. I HAPPY BIRTHDAYI-Union County Freeholder* Cheiter Holmei (back left) and Bette Jane Kowalski 0 (back right) celebrate the Union County Courthouie Centennial with tome of the county's centenarians in the courthouse rotunda. Hie centenarians are (from left) Mildred RajoppI (95) of Springfield, Mercedes Brogan (100) of Elizabeth, Ethel Helm (100) of Cranford and Anna Wade (99) of Union. a (photo by Tim Lownev/County of Union) Honored to V be a Main Street Community Westfield Adult Pickup Softball On Sundays WESTFIELD—Adult pickup Bring a glove and some old 10 people play the winners of the softball games are hold every clothes, drop the family off at the first game, third game, etc. All Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at pool (in June), and just have fun., skill levels welcome, it does not Memorial Pool Park Field plus get some needed exercise. matter. behind Tennis Courts (June- The first 20 people to show up For more information call: November). start game one, and a new game David Waxtel at 908-232-5762. This is a very simple concept. starts every 1.5 hours, The next CEILING FAN BONANZA n ,M ENJOY OUR FREE JAZZ CONCERTS m EwryTuesday 7-flRW/n JULY«AliS(/ST At Four Downtown Locations m\ Bring lam Chairs (Rain dates on Wednesdays) Discover interesting boutiques, culinary Mights LIGHT KITS vulfiwuk entertainment in u dwrwiiifl downtown setting Home to Lord fr fay/or, Tnukr joe's and CSIOUMM t imtM to (mfunin over 200 other fine stores mi senmes, ixwutms Downtown Westfield, N.J. Mon-Fri 8om-5pm, Sat 8am 4pm, Closed Sunday W /, l.wf Hi 49 South Avenue • Garwood • 908-789-1102 Enjoy Ninth Annual Sweet Sounds Downtown In Westfield i WESTFIELD—The Sweet Sounds has become so popular Trio, and Gordon James VcrPlank, Jeanne Lozier Band events taking place, call the DWC Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival, that we have to turn away many Aug. 16; Stringbean and the While enjoying the musical at (908) 789-9444 tor a free sponsored by the Downtown talented groups." ' ' Stalkers, The Soul Searchers trie performances of Sweet Sounds Destination Westfield brochure $ Westfield Corporation (DWC), The Sweet Sounds Downtown Mintel Quartet and Butterball Downtown, enjoy dining at one including a shopping, dining and kicks off its ninth annual season Jazz Festival schedule of per- Aug. 23; Torraplane Blues, of Westfield's fine restaurants or service directory as well as a 2005 in downtown Westfield. The per- formers is as follows: Framework, Loren Daniels Trio, shop and stroll through down- events calendar and Jazz I formances will take place on July 5: The Tone Masters, Roamin' Gabriels town. Brochure or visit their web site at sidewalks and street corners Chuck Lambert Band, The Rick Aug. 30: Full Count Big Band, l;or more information about www.WestfieldToday.com for every Tuesday in July and Fiore Jazz Quartet, and The Sandy Mnck Band, Marlene Westfield and other downtown further details. August from 7 to 9 p.m. Rain Groove Quartet dates will be the following July 12: Ron Kraemer and the Wednesday evenings at the same Hurricanes, Carrie Jackson, time. Alfred Patterson Trio, and David Sweet Sounds Downtown is Aaron Quartet extremely popular for all ages. July 19; Swingadelic with LIBERTY WOOD PRODUCTS From contemporary or tradition- Make You Wanna Dance, Scarlett al jazz to blues to big band, there Moore, Chris Colenari Quartet, Treating You Right Every Ihy! Every Way! are live performances to please and XL Band everyone," said Sherry Cronin, July, 26: Jason "Malletman" DWC executive director. "The Taylor, Mike Kaplan Nonet, Soul event is great for businesses Jazz Trio, and Mary Ellen BACKYARD BONANZA downtown on Tuesday night." Desmond tuned btaducto According to Courtney Nemec, Aug. 2: Incinerators, Mirage DWC events coordinator, "We Quartet, Arturo with Alison have a mix of great bands who Kalaher, and B.D. Lenz I played in past festivals as well as Aug. 9: Jeonie Brvson, Blue 8 new bands this year. Sweet Plate Special, Dave Leonhardt ft Blood Drive At Temple May 22 I WESTFIELD—On May 22, spreads, and juice. There will be Men's Club and Sisterhood of a complimentary cholesterol Temple Emanu-EI in Westfield screening for all donors. Blood will sponsor a community blood donors must be at least 17 years drive. The event will 6e held of age and weigh at least 110 inside Temple Emanu-Hl (736 E, pounds. In order to qualify, you Broad St. in Westfield) from l) must not have donated blood a.m.-l p.m. within eight weeks prior to the ft It is a mitzvah to donate event. Questions may be llNTfl blood, and Men's Club and addressed to Pete Klein c\\ W) CMCUTI Sisterhood will sweeten the 6(\S-8I94 or Mike Hiimerman at mitzvah by providing bagels, [W) (o-kW. CORRECTDECK SPECIAL! SAVE ON PAVERS! S 11)0.00 cash back on nil docks purchased by 10% OFF ALL Capitol pavers and retaining walls Mav 31.2(105 purchased before May 31,22t>5 with this ad. I Forever FKMPKOI'ANKTANK FILLIP 908-653-0796 CEDAR MILCH SPECIAL |fN/\ With any $250.1)0 purchase *«W $3.00 per bag lr ^ %% i x 6 PRESSURE TREATED TIES $2.10 PER FOOT WE HAVE IT ALL r —"^ L/e DOIWI Beds Stoitd Up Booths CALL TODAY FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE, AND AN EX- 8 Second U,V, free Ttnning PERIENCED SA LESTEAM YOU CAN TRUST! MatMge Thrrapy Mon-Fn 9am- 10pm QfflEQBI Sot-Sun 9am-7pm \fm* 908-276-5122 ,.- s V- v- Liberty Wood Products 500 North Avenue East Cranford, NJ 07016 ! bonyW or boo* j| ,. '- *? -- «' .- 1202 i»riun %mdl 'nnjo 'fionter N Boys & Girls Clubs To Host Blood Drive hour and includes a free mini- U ROSliLLE PARK - In an effort to meet the community's medical exam (temperature, iron growing need for blood, the count, pulse and blood pres- Boys & Girls Clubs of Union sure). Photo or signature I.D. is County, Keystone Club is spon- required and knowledge of soring a blood drive on (tine 17, Social Security number. from 2-7 p.m. The drive is open To make a convenient dona- s to the entire community. tion appointment, call Linda 8 The blood drive will take Franklin at (908) 241-4945 ext. place in the municipal parking 103. Walk-in donors are also lot across from the Youth Center welcome. at 234 Chestnut St. in Roselle The blood drive is adminis- Park. A mobile blood unit will be tered by the NJ Blood Services, supplied by NJ Blood Services. one of the five regions of New York Blood Center, the nation's W1ESTLING CHAMPMJnJon County Freeholder Chairman Rick Praetor (third from right), Vice largest independent blood col- Chaitman Al Mirahclli (right) aid Freeholder ChetUr Holnci (left) pretest retolutioni to champion lection and distribution organi- lahway High School wmllen Aadre WUMH (tecond from left), Darrlon Caldwtll (third from left) and Ryan NeUett (lecond from right) congratulating them M winning leveral wrestling titiet, explained John Giandolonc, zation. New Jersey Blood executivuuvl • A/C, Heating & • Culinary Arts CAM'5 mmtm Refrigeration • Electrical mum CONFIDENCE IE8INS HERE! • Automotive Technology wm.kanteworidnl.com • TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR! 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This is a unique custom birthday party software. others will "imagine" about, and interactive party, where two Children take home a birthday today and "tomorrow!" Call to party directors guide children password to log in to software reserve a party at 1-877-577-8918. ages 3 - 7 on a fun filled comput- er adventure that is sure to * ^» ^W ^M ^» ^» "^» •*•» ^" ^^ ^^ ^*P- ^^ ^^ ^^ ^™ ^^ ^^ 4^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ • "wow" guests and parents. Each S party includes one hour in the 1SUMMER PERFORMINCKDMBHG bright, beautiful classroom, ARTS DAY CAMPS AMOMXTIOKD' where party guests will be greet- DRAMA/ACTING CAMP ed bv a "video-voicemail" that Augutt 1 • Augmt )l S Mon • Fri 8am -5pm* 2 or 4 Week Session To place a classified ad WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER call (1-800) 472-0102. arta • Tena I Go to the beach ••I go on vacation. goto V) college! Do all your favorite summer I activities AND get started on TWO ROSELLE PARK STUDENTS had the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on your college career or earn April 24. Only 25 pieces of art are selected for this display by the Art Most Courses Start Educators of New Jersey. Pictured are L to R; Gabrielle Connolly, a extra credits toward your fourth grader at EJF, Jr.-Aldene School, and Claudia Fuentes, a fifth the Week of grader at Sherman School, degree with May 23rd & July 11 rh UCC's Summer Session. #1 BASEBALL CAMP IN AMERICA Convenient 3 to 12 week sessions SINCE 1981 Located on the beautiful campus of e Attend class at any of OVER 24,000 ALUMNI Ramapo College of New Jersey in \''b\VI Mahwah. Campers 7-17, Select one or several locations more weeks June 26 thru August 12. or~ learn at home with Telecourses m Overnight, day camp or extended day and Online courses # Y A tt gm camp. 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Yet, according to read- that children who continue to down otherwise active routines. ing specialists, year-round read- read during the summer months Tie fun activities into your ing is especially important so perform better when school reading routine by either visiting that kids don't undo the progress resumes in the tall. The problem a place in the book being read or they've made over the previous is that outdoor activities and doing an activity mentioned in school year. other distractions, such as televi- the book. You might also consid- "Summer reading is very sion, video games and the er a craft or making cookies important in developing life- internet, often seem more excit- shaped like a character or image long reading habits, maintaining ing than rending." in the book. reading proficiency and promot- Dr. Howard and other educa- Talk to other parents in your ing reading for pleasure," says tors agree that the challenge is to neighborhood about the possibil- ity of creating a summer reading group or circle, so that your chil- dren can share the fun of reading with their friends, Check with your local library I N I T I T U T I COIMIlOlOfir TIAIMINO CINTCtl regarding the availability of spe- HAIR ' SKIN » NAILS cial summer reading programs NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS make summer reading fun so A new product on the market -- and activities, FOR SUMMER A FALL CLASSES kids don't feel like they're still in the Mark-My-Time Digital Allow kids to read a wide schai The following tips can Bookmark -- is designed specifi- variety of materials. The teacher "2110 UNEMPLOYMENT IN 2003" help parents turn their children cally to help accurately track isn't around, so almost any age- 1-800-BI-CAPRI into year-round, proficient, high- reading time, It is available this appropriate written material is Viwt ow wtbitH ot www.copfiiniHtuH.cow ly motivated readers: summer at leading bookstores, good, including comic books, leakry Ofcn KwW* Ink * Let children participate in such as Barnes k Noble, and fea- |W3) 77MI10 children's magazines, game 9M|HMHQ (7)3} MOW choosing books to ensure that tures a countdown timer with instruction booklets and, of reading materials have a special alarm, as well as a cumulative course, traditional books. TVi •• interest to them. timer to track reading time over Anything that helps kids build &% Wardlaw-Hartridgd e Lead by example. Make sure an extended period, Because it their vocabulary and compre- mj School0 your children sec you regularly empowers children to take Etaon NJ 06620 hension will benefit their overall reading for pleasure. responsibility for their own read- proficiency and comfort level Turn reading into a family ing progress, parents and teach- with reading. affair. Set aside designated times ers who have tested it confirm Most important, be an when everyone in the family can that it helps motivate kids to involved parent in your kids' Summer Programs 2005 be reading and then share what want to read more. reading activities, While some everyone has learned by talking Keep books in the car, espe- independent reading should be Rac wtlonal Programt about books at the dinner table. cially when traveling longer dis- encouraged once a child is in the June 20-August 12 Be diligent in tracking reading tances, to encourage reading second grade, it's important to 8:45 AM.-3:00 P.M. time so kids can see the progress during otherwise "down" times. listen to kids read aloud to help Day Camp-(gradu 1*9) they're making and be inspired Encourage additional reading them with difficult words and to read more. Even a few min- on rainy days or after sunset 1 ensure comprehension. Choose activities such as utes even day can really add up, when there are fewer outdoor Reading should not be a sea- Swimming, Cooking, Arts & sonal activity, It should be Crafts, Sports Activities, Cake Decorating, Ceramics, Dance as encouraged and practiced year- well as Math, Sciences Stint Jtitpli Hi)h School in Nttuehtn round to continue building read- Language Arts. Bnthtri if thi Sitr«d Hurt ing proficiency and good habits. WeeKly Trips For more tips on raising a Camp Funshine - (ages 3*5) it offtrid) lummer opportuitilits to improve or dmlop your ikilli if you in inttuttd in motivated reader, or tor a com- Lunch is provided everyday! Chut, Cinfulin, him, Mitli, Reading/Writing Sbilli orScuw plete listing of retail locations selling the innovative Mark-My- Ltimlntj Programs Time Digital Bookmark, visit June 27 - August 5 www.mark-mv-timi'.aim. Academic Summer School (grades 5-12) E.Si. Classes GuirttM ot AKA Content Academic Enrichment (grades 1-4) Adult Claaaaa {aflat S0+) 9:00 AM- 11:00 A.M. Afternoon BtcitoH Power Point & Excel If you in titidid to jniti 6.7 or 8 tkii September, Digital Photography to fvadbf 1: Internet Uiage join ui from June 27tUulf 22, 2005, tintut Suter Macteline Sirli, SSJ 7M 549 7600, eft. 258, formo'«- chic*ouiourwtbt't*liimvWMw'Si c«•'i&08' ?M'18f£ x 285 (or Riofi information or mil the school website: ifjotrof) New Pool Promises Summer Of Fun CRANFORD - Rainbow Academy Child Care Centers is opening a brand new large, above-ground pool for its sum- mer camp program. Children will have access to it at] day, every day or' the program. "We're excited about this/' says Director/Owner Jennifer Romanoff, "It's what our par- ents and children want for a sea- son of fun." Lifeguards will be on duty and there is the conve- RAINBOW ACADEMY nience of a dryer on site to dry towels and suits quickly. Centers The summer camp program is always a great hit. It runs from June 20 to Aug. 2b. In addi- tion to swimming, they offer arts and crafts, parks and recre- ation, bowling, and trips to the amusement park, aquarium and museum, Ages for this day camp are 5 to 10 years. They bal- ance both educational and recre- ational activities for your child to enjoy and learn. To get more information, or to signup, call (908) b53-123l or stop by the Center located at South Ave. l:ast Cranford Edison Iselin North Brunswick Summit (SuperKids) Woodbridge 560 South Avo East 2177 Oak Tree Rd. 23 Gills Lane 2878 Routo 27 North 2 Broad Street 458 Amboy Avenue 908-653-1231 908-769-3224 732-404-1010 732-422-2255 908-598-8383 732-726-3646 0 Beyond Dance Team Continues Winning Streak CRANFORD - The Beyond Nikki Hester choreographed the Dance Competition Team contin- winning routines. ued its winning streak at the Vallone is also proud of two of Nexstar Competition in the solo dancers who took home I Hackensack, taking home five first place awards for their first place trophies on April groups. Rachel Sigmund per- 24™ qualifying for Nationals. formed her Lyrical routine to The team consists of Katie These Precious Thinp and Katie Rogers, Rita DeChillo, Claire Rogers performed her tap rou- I MacDonald, Gloria Ryan, Allison tine to 1 Got Rhythm, Hunter, Julia Frieri, Samantha Their next performance was at Belmont, Kristie Kleespies, the Access Broadway competi- Allysse Connolly, Selena tion in Sheraton Miss America in Santangelo and Rachel Sigmund. Atlantic City on April 30. The first place awards went to Beyond Dance is located at the Jazz group who danced to 123 North Union Ave. in i Rumors, the Tap group who Cran ford and is currently accept- o danced to $\mrklin$ Diamonds ing registration for summer ses- and the Modern group who sions for all ages. danced to Chasing Demons. For more information, call s School owner Kara Vallone and 908-272-2522. Featherbed Lane Join The Summer Kids Camp Day Camp At Crafty Kitchen In Ganvood fit am •4 or 8 Week Summer Camp Sessions GARWOOD - Join the sum- Birdhouse Lighthouse, Mr. k necklace and bracelet, a wonder- •Extended Hours * Large Play Area mer Kids Camp to be held at Mrs, Garden Froggies, American ful fleece pillow, beginning •Swimming Instructions Included Crafty Kitchen, Ben Franklin Wreath Summer Fun Frame and a sewing - a bear, beginning knit- •Certified Teachers Crafts in Ganvood offering fun Ladybug Windsock, ting, a belt and bracelet and a •Outdoor Pools and learning for everyone. Kids Classes for ages 8 and up will memory album with themes of Camp will begin on July 12 and •Ages2l/2-12 include a Jewelry Box, Stamped family, vacation or friends. These end on Aug. 18. Classes are all Box and Pin made with Sculpey, classes will be held on Thursday s •Nurses on Stiff individual si> sign up for only the Painting on Ceramic and Glass, evenings, from 6 to 8. fk0$tentlon now being accepted Him classes that you would like lo T-Shirt Painting, a Summer If you are going away for vaca- ! 801 Featherbed Une, Clark • (732) 188 7063 take, We realize that families will Wreath, and work on a memory tion, take lots of craft supplies for be on vacation for certain times, album with themes or vacation. those rainy or just quiet days to so you do not have to take every These classes will be held on have fun learning something class, Wednesday mornings from 10 to new. As always, if you need help •alltt • Tip * Jin- Pointt There will be a Mom k Me noon. with a project, come and ask us, Lyrical • Hip Nop class for ages 4 through 7 on This year their will be more for our staff is always willing to give Modtrn * Musical Comtdy Tuesday mornings from 10 to the 10 and up kids, Projects will personalized service, Crt ativi Dane* 11:30, which will include projects include a personalized wreath We not only have projects for Kinder Combo • Banco ComboA as follows; Surfing Kids, with raffle flowers, jewelry - a kids to do. Adults may have some Competition Turn extra free time during the sum- Join tk /««... mer too, so try a new craft or Ifglaaw lo MVMM*4 home decor project. The shop has Morilai towhool A Mill i\vm a large selection of stencils, floral, (lam* N SUMMER baskets, ribbons and decorating trims along with rubber stamp- ADULT CLASSES IN CRAFTS ing, memory dept., and so much ALL AGES more. Something new is always th coming in and we will show or Summer Registration tell you how to do these projects. If-Aug. 18 Our one-stroke painting class- Now Being Accepted Ages: Mom & Ne 4-7 es are taught by a certified teacher, and a class is held each August Up Group • 10 & Up Croup month for beginners or advanced Mustrtgisttrintfam people wanting to hum .i neiv Inmnnlow samples A pick up sirmiuk jei'hnh]iu\ Call for information Slop in for class.schi'iluk or Crafting Makes treat Summer Fun!! call TO 784-02\7 for moiv intor- y kitchen - Hen Franklin C^ m.ition. Cheadilressis-177North 121N, UNION 4V1MI - U INKi! 177 North Avenue • Garwood • 908-789-0217 \ 9 Camping Is Tricky Tray Auction May 18 RAHWAY-Holv Trinity beque grill and camping gear. Hot Family Eastern Orthodox Church, Manv hand made items will be Jefferson Avenue, Rahvvav will featured as well as cookware and hold its giant semi-annual Tricky toys. Admission tickets cost $5, Activity! Trav Auction on Mav 18 at St. There will be a 50-50 drawing, AREA-Campgrounds are gear- Thomas the Apostle Church, also. The auction begins at 8 p.m. ing up for a fantastic year - so grab 1400 St. Georges Ave., Rahway. and doors open nt 6:30 p.m. The a tent or hop in an RV and head to The auction will feature many kitchen will sell hot sandwiches, the more tnan 100 campgrounds seasonal items, such as a bar- desserts and beverages. across New Jersey. Don't have an RV or tent? Many New Jersey campgrounds have rus- tic cabin rentals to which you bring bedding and cooking utensils or rent a trailer already set up on a B campsite equipped with all the amenities of an efficiency unit - stove, refrigerator, bathroom, color TV, air-conditioning and more, ( Mm CUM Cirt Mhi Uiwlot Trit )) | Camping or "Rving" has become 0 very popular the last few years. A quick reservation call, jump in your Registration Now Being Accepted for vehicle and within a short time you and the family will be sitting around a campfire or enjoying all the activi- SUMMER tMt ties the campground provides, And EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN-Flfth-grade itiidcnti in Carrie s parents like the security they feel in Davry'i art din recently created Kulpturet made out of recyclable* allowing the kids to ride their bikes and junk. Pictured from left are Ana Vega, Morgan Gould, Yclmi PRESCHOOL 2005 or explore nature on their own in the Santamaria, and Natalie Macari pose with their Spongebob Kulpture wooded surroundings, without con- made out of grocery bags, newspaper, yarn, fabric, and bottle capt. 2 Months 'Slate Certified Teachers 'Fully stant vigilance. An Conditioned •Full & Part time Most campgrounds are gated communities allowing access to reg- Creative Open Classroom Mm CMM bra "N Tbi lMr«ln| Tni istered guests only. Swimming TCM Plan r \ 993 Green St. pools, mini-golf, tennis and planned HaKtFullDwStnioni 4 Progress St., Edison ] 1 Iselilielin activities arc all port of the camping 7:30»m-5 )5pm 908-753-1505 VHIII>V 732-283-4746 experience. You may even dance the EXTENDED CARE fOA night iin'iiy at a campground WORKING MRENTS CHI HOW • Catch on the Internet it mw.nJw.coin/PUMMlOCm,hm Saturday night disco. 1 Kindergarten Curriculum»Homework Club For a fat1 coy of the official New Special Music Program < Singing in 7 Language! 4'.!»S®, Jersey Campground k RV Park Computer! • Fabulous After School Craft Program Guidekxi all (1-800) 2-C:AMP-Nf) •Transportation Available Martial Arts or email: I aiqucst@NiiwJerseyCampgrounds. 44S 21st Street, Kenilworth lamp com. Give Your Child a Summer Filled with Action & Adventure our chili] can t'vpei all of (he Yfun and excitement oi guine to Imct Fun in Iht camp without the hu^eexpensi Sinnmtrtimt We make sure tk»t every chiss is action pocked § /"HANO LESSONS FOR ol s!\k's I I (iRADhM'IKMII. JIMOHtHI.II-HK.tlsnilHH JJ//. hlui's. [Kipuhir, del \^ (miHtHBH'AIHUS J\ • Itii'tulk.\wimi iitiiiosplk'ri,' BROWNIE TROOP 912 VISITS NATURE CENTER-On May 8, Brownie Troop 912 from the McGini —«—*-. • I'liiiiii parlies ami [ivitals School visited the Fanwood Nature Center. Pictured from left are Caitlin Mahoney, Lucy Palmer • Students ravi\e ('IK ^ i litjw. ami mmputcr disk>. Elizabeth easterly and Chloe Riti; (bottom row) Mykala Porter, Lori Zelikman, Jessica Fugett, Devin Loh Poul Hanaro o| llk'll MHlsk' Alcxa Marcazio and Danielia Marcaizo. Scout leaden joining the group were Michele fugett, Deb Borj • Students can MIIC their and Stefan! Marcaizo. Hie group worked hard and placed wood chips on one of the trails. Nature Centei Music Studio ] l< tmisii and uel Caretaker Dean Talcott took the group on a tour. Highlights fromthe tour were seeing two deer, identi tying poison ivy, seeing a deer footprint and finding two red-backed salamanders under a log. Everyoni received a copy of the Nature Center Trail Guide. Free copies are available at Fanwood Borough Hall an< .,-„ . „ ... .., , .. iUlu ,„ ,,... www.NaiiiiroMusk.com the Fanwood Memorial Library. Any groups interested in placing wood chips on the trails may call Deai 137 Saint Paul Start. Wcstf idl • (>X)K| 232-.V1111 mml: hll|h Nil//amMusil,mT, Ml IT Talcott at (908) 322-6577. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Memorial Day i • f a Parade To Salute Vietnam Veterans Parties Now FANWOOD-Memorial Day held on Monday, May 30. All Fanwood tmd Scotcl Available! pays tribute to American mili- This year marks the 30th Plains veterans of the Vit'tnnn tary personnel of all wars who anniversary of the end of the Weir era will be honored ,it tin made the ultimate sacrifice by Vietnam War. In recognition of Parade. The Piimde Committoi Hiving their lives in service lo this milestone, the theme for this invites all borough and townshij Reserve Now: their country. The 21105war's I'arade is "Welcome residents who served in tin Fiinwood-Scoich Plains Home - A Solute to Vietnam armed forces of the United Shite 1.877.577.8918 Memorial Dav Pai'dde will be Veterans." during the Vietnam War perim (December 1, 1W through M(v 1, Wn) to participate in the 2O0'! JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER! Pamde. Fliis invitation i extended to all veterans of thi liriytts period regardless of their dut1 station. This includes stateside Compiler Cctittr AGES 1ST GRAPE & UP overseas and conib.it assign ments, 29 Aldcn Street, #1E ANP Those veterans who a re inter .Nj m • SUMMER PRESCHOOL ested in joining their li'llov Vietnam War era comrade1 ts i CLASSES should register with the Paradi AGES3TOHNPER5APJE'I Committee by contacting Ion i Kollis at the Scotch Main1 CALL TODAY! (i/lHU'vtensionlli Iliesewler mmm answill march a^ .1 group .ilom the parade mute to receive thi Dance coinnumitv's "thank von" ii Custom software, currM, tftd classes developmtntally designed lor young l«orn«rs. recognilioti of llieir service ti WEVE MOVEPi 137 Central Avenue America during this di twt M U Root Weetflald • Private parting &entranceoff Elmor St, time in this nation's historv, Stars Of Tomorrow Still Accepting Camp Registrations (fi CRANFORD—Summer gives will provide information on techniques, musical games, and children of all ages considerable camp tuition and program dates. more. The two-week campers will free time and also gives parents Read what campers' parents rehearse and perform in a special the challenge of keeping their have to say and check out the "showcase" presentation for fami- children fulfilled and busy with new "NewsFlash" vvebpagoand ly and friends and the full-day constructive yet fun activities read exciting news about coun- that they enjoy. campers will rehearse and perform s selors and campers and their in the annual "musical revue/' Stars of Tomorrow accomplishments. Performing Arts Camp, located which will be held at Jonathan in Cranford, is an exciting In addition to Theater Tots Dayton High School on July 28. Slimmer Theater Program for (ages 3 and 4) and Juniors Additional program details are campers ages 3 through high Program (grades K-2), Stars of located on the website. Mail-in school, It offers intensive theater Tomorrow has programs registrations are being accepted arts with an emphasis on the cre- designed for campers in grades for Theater Tots (ages 3-4), Juniors I ative process and group experi- three and up for either two or morning, afternoon, and com- ence in a warm, supportive, and five weeks. Daily technique bined programs (grades K-2), O fun environment. This is a camp classes include dance, voice, and hill-Day Program (grades three- z where young performers learn TWO-WEEK AND FUIL-DAY CAMPERS participate in "Craiy Hat impruu1 at beginning, interme- US), Two-Week Session Program how to work and create together. Day" while they display the creative balloon animals they created in diate, and advanced levels. (grades thiw-l IS), and the August Stars of Tomorrow campers balloon animal elective class. I A special elective* program program, 1-ncore! To receive a will experience all aspects of the- camp. and experience of teaching brochure, call (W8) 27(1-5053 or e- atre including auditioning tech- enables campers to participate in Each department and pro- youngsters of different age lev- i niques, musical theatre, scenic classes such as stage make-up, mail StarsQfTomorrow@com- grain is headed by a profession- els. design, make up, and much stage combal. set design and con- aist.com. "Be a Star and Shine al in his/her respective field Additional information about more. There will be weekly struction, dialects auditioning With Us! 1 supported by a talented staff of the staff and counselors is locat- workshops, special guest artists, awnselors who possess the art ed on the website. The website and a musical revue at the end of 1 Swing Into Spring At Crescent Golf Range UNION - Spring 2005 is observed and taken lessons from Say hello to spring, move the under wav at Crescent Golf top 100 instructors including golf clubs hack into the car and I Range in Union with seasonal Henrv Young (Rick Smith Golf make vour way over to Crescent CAMP DATES lesson specials, free mini swing Academy) and Larry Uincnur Colt Range M 22^ Springfield Session I June 23-June 26 analysis, and range ball pro- (Michigan Senior PC A I. Ave. in Inion. Visit Crescent on grams available. The friendly Bush is n (our pro and an the web at www.crescentgol- and dedicated staff, a climate- accomplished golf instructor lor ti'iinge.com or e-mail crescent- Position Camp July 12-July 13 controlled range, and certified anv ^kill level. golf f'.;«K il.com. professionals will provide indi- viduals, organizations and cor- Day Camp August I -August 4 porations with a variety of I SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN M lessons and clinic options 4251 W designed lo meet their needs. Do you leel that your child may need help rtcogniiinj Crescent also has an exciting lineup for the junior golfer. the skills necessity lo pirticipile in social situations? Choose between the summer IndMdml and Croup fcuJom camp program and the instruc- Stan of Tomorrow tional junior clinics. For more information, call 908-301-0900 Crescent also extends a warm welcome to Brent Idalski and Joe SUSAN MENDELSON, MSW, LSW Bush, their newest professionals, idalski is a graduate of the ton July §nmm$t Prqpimi University of Michtgnn with a Theater Tots (Ages 3 & 4) *' Juniors a.m. & p.m. Sessions degree in'marketing. He played (Grades K - 2)M Full-Day & Two-Week Programs (Grades 3+) •• collegiate golf for four years and led the team to its first NCAA appearance in more than 30 WILL ACCEPTING RECISTRAT10NI years. After graduation, Idalski began competing professionally In ill Summer Program on the Golden Bear, Tear Drop and South Horida tours, in addi- ENCORE-Aaf.l-lt tion to numerous shite opens. Summer Day Camp Program He was a golt instructor at the mm, m m\i Renter for one or two weeks or attend University of Michigan's Itinmr CIHHHOS Golf Camp of Champions lor Jum 17th through ftfttnbw md on a daily bams. in dance, three years and has taught many lt)f a.ik - l»to p.m. improv, dialects, auditioning & more. skill levels. Prior to his collegiate aeon are limited; call for details, ami piofession.il i.mrr, idalski Fir iijlirritlm infoiimllM till competed iiiitiiHiiilly on the A|(!A junior tour when1 he had manv lop 10 linishi's Mr h«is 60 New Personal Training And Women's Fitness Center In Union 8 UNION - Perfectly Fit for Perfectly Fit for Women fea- Lubin opened her first per- Women, 1999 Morris Ave. tures a total body circuit of sonal training studio for Women of all ages and fitness machines, dumbbells, medicine women in Union Center in levels who want streamlined, balls, bod}1 bars and punching January 2003, and opened her individualized instruction not bag. The studio also has a car- second Personal Training and typical ol national cookie-cutter diovascular area (treadmills, 30-Minute Express Workout fitness franchises should chuck Stairmasters, elliptical trainers) Center in November. "My fam- out a new women's [raining and a strength training area ily was raised in Union/' she studio in Union Center. consisting of machines, free says. "Union cares about the Perfectly lit for Women 30- weights, dumbbells, kickbox- people who live in the town VI Minute Workouts and Personal ing, stability balls and punch- and the merchants. My first Training Studio, located on the business did well on Stuyvesant second floor of 1W Morris Instruction is given by certi- Avenue and I want to expand I Ave., promotes weight loss, fied female personal trainers and say in Union." lean muscle and body fat reduc- who offer nutritional guidance Perfectly Fit for Women tion. It is owned by Stephanie and take measurements and offers flexible membership Lubin, who has more than 10 body fat analyses, plans and is open weekdays years of experience in the per- Workouts are designed for from 7 a, m. to 9 p.m. sonal training/fitness field. the individual member's fitness Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Lubin has been a personal needs and level and new exer- closed Sunday. trainer in New York City and cises are added so that the Call (908) 686-6506. Visit our for Bally's Sports Clubs. She Lubin says. "We have so many children, no responsibilities, member never reaches a website at Perfectly Fit for won a Ms. South jersey Figure roles to carry - mother, wife, just yourself, This is home away plateau. Women.com. competition and even modeled career, With all of this, we often from home." for an action figure warrior doll forget about ourselves. No one i by Spawn Toys. Lubin has has two hours to spend in a more than five nationally recog- gym, so we condense a total Weichert Realtors Announces Fifth nized certifications. She is preg- body workout into a 30-Minute nancy and senior fitness certi- Express Workout, or you can Annual Charity Summer Golf Outing s fied and is a nutrition/diet con- work one-on-one with a person- sultant for Fit America. al trainer, Your needs, your MORRIS PLAINS - Jace Society. advocacy and service. Botti, senior vice president, is "With such substantial inter- Weichert has more than 14,600 "1 feel that women today own space, your time, your music, your gym-no phones, no pleased to announce that on est in the event, we have had to sales associates in over 325 com- need to find a balance in life," Thursday, August 18, Weichert, turn golfers away in the past," pany-owned and franchisee! Realtors will hold its fifth annual stressed Botti. "I encourage all sales offices in key markets golf outing at Fiddler's Elbow interested golfers and business throughout the US. A family of Country Club in Bedminster to sponsors to sign-up now." full-service real estate and finan- benefit the American Cancer For more information about cial services companies, Weichert Society. the outing, to register as a golfer helps customers buy and sell "Last year's outing was a fan- or to pledge sponsorship of the both residential and commercial m n cool SUMMER mm tastic success/' said Botti. event, call Julie Pollock in real estate, and streamlines the "Together we raised more than Weichert's corporate office at delivery of mortgages and home $25,001) in donations and we are (973) 3M38O. and title insurance. For more s with a Pre-Season Coupon striving to break that record this To learn more about the information, call Weichert's cus- Hi year." American Cancer Society or to tomer service center at 1-800- The entry cost per golfer is make a donation of time or USA SOLD or visit Weichert's l S2W, which includes green fees, money, please visit the organi/a- Web site, www.weichert.com. cart, a buffet luncheon preceding tion's Web site al Each Weichert franchisee! office 550 the tournament, an extended www.cancer.org. The American is independently owned and in utility Rebates On A open bar cocktail reception and Cancer Society is a nationwide operated. RHEEM CENTMl UR extravagant post-tournament community-based voluntary CONDITIONIKG UNIT RHEEM 14 SEER buttt'l ilmner, raffle prizes and health organization that is dedi- With This Ad «EiptfM 6WO5 not to be combined CENTRAL AJR UMfT awards, ,is well as ,i generous cated to the fight against cancer w/iny other otter Mode! RAPA-Condenser AC4B-Coil donation to the American Cancer through research, education, REEL-SIMNK Railway Center Partnership Full Five hor Home Owner Protection Won Including Porfi 4 labor! Farmers Market Full Fen ftor M/orronfy Every Thursdayy On Compmior FtM Ml 14 Mm fctrtwfctrt 1 1 • 1 122 MM Ml IN pi MAttKIT REEL-STRONG SINCE \m Bums And Straus Developers Chooses Diane Turton, Realtors I fo Market Two New Exclusive Communities At The Jersey Shore { kg POINT PLEASANT BEACH - vice, made them the perfect agency Windows for both communities immediately sold on the commit- Haven office at (609) 492-7000 for ,0 Burris and Straus Beach to successfully market the Towne that withstand the demands of a ment to quality and detail to per- additional information or visit the M Developers, chosen as one of the Club and Bay Club of Beach high windborne coastal atmos- feet ion that these communities models for both these communities Best Builders of Southern Ocean Haven." phcre. offer." which are open Friday, Saturday County, have selected Diane Burris and Straus Beach Vinyl railings were used for both Both these communities are and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Turton, Realtors to market their Developers is renowned for their developments, not painted wood or located in the heart of beautiful For directions, visit tft exclusive new communities on quality and craftsmanship. In fact, pressure treated material, Beach Haven on Long Beach www.thetowneclubofbeachhaven.c beautiful Long Beach Island, The they were recently named "One of Landscaping and hardscaping Island, where you can easily access om and www.thebayclubofbeach- Towne Club of Beach Haven and the Best Builders in Southern Ocean designs were created by a profes- the bay and of course the beach, haven.com, The Bay Club of Beach Haven. County" in the Times Beacon sional landscaping firm, Melillo k The Queen City as it is known, six Founded in 1986, Diane Turton, Located in the heart of the Reader's Choice Awards. The prod- Bauer, who created a foundation of miles at sea, is truly a magic place, Realtors is a full service real estate charming seashore town of Beach ucts used to build The Towne Club plantings with flowering ornamen- Watch the sunrise over the Atlantic company with 22 offices through- Haven and priced from the upper and The Bay Club communities tal fniit trees and beautiful lawns, Ocean. If the beach isn't enough, out Monmouth and Ocean $700,000'^ The Town Club includes were carefully selected for their For The &iy Club, Burris and then enjoy live music on the lawn Counties. The firm also serves Palm 20 Victorian attached townhomes high quality and durability includ- Straus Beach l)evelopers installed (1t Bicentennial Park or spend the Beach and Martin Counties with featuring three bedrooms, over- H'- high end brick pavers along all afternoon shopping in Bay Village, two offices in Florida. Divisions sized garages, covered porches, The Towne Club features GAF pathways and driveways through- Dine at one of many casual or fine include Relocation Services, granite kitchens and much more. Camelot Roofing which has a lifc- out the development. Final exterior restaurants before'dancing at a Signature Properties, Lifestyles Nestled by the bay in Beach time warranty and a phenomenal accents include Sternberg street [ \ nightclub, For outdoor recre- (properties for Active Adults) and Haven, The Bay Club, is an enclave m 110 mph wind warranty and The lighting and brana? mailboxes, (1tion, Beach Haven and Long the Bed & Breakfast division. of single family condoniminium Bay Club' offers Galvanium Metal The Towne Club includes high- Beach Island have so much to offer. Turton Commercial Real Estate, homes priced from the midRoof: $800,000's, Finished in beautiful end brick pavers selected by the Fishing and beating are as good as an affiliate of Diane Turton, * pastel colors, these homes include Both communities offer James Borough of Beach Haven Historic it gC|s with access to surf fishing, Realtors, sells or leases all types of 2 three bedrooms, two and a half Hardie Siding products on the exle- Preservation Committtee and final public boat ramp right next door, commercial property, including n baths, three decks and a garage. nor which resists rotting, cracking, exterior accents like rooftop; copper marjms, boat rentals, deep sea retail, office and industrial space damage from rain, hail, and flying finials, bronze mailboxes, fishing and fishing tournaments, and represents the buyers and sell- Enjoy the wonderful amenities debris such as an inviting community ' Sternberg street lighting, and IPF Sailing, water skiing, wake board- ers of land, investment property I pool picket fences and paver dri- Azek brand trim materials, a eel- wooden park benches to complete jngi windsurfing, kite boarding and mixed use facilities, O ves. lularPVC product, were chosen for the streetscape. amj surfin^top the list of water Diane Turton, Realtors, which 8 "Partnering with one of the lead- both communities, the best of its "It was a honor to be selected to sports. Access to public tennis consistently ranks in the top of the J ing real estate agencies serving the kind in the industry which is con- market these communities as they C0UrtSi top ran| LONG BEACH ISLAND— refresh, and relax. Long Beach ing at the shore. So give us a call hor 20 years, Newborn Realty Island is just the place and at(WW|4lC-0t44orvis)tourweb- Companv has been helping rami- \iewbmi Realty is the onv to call, site at www.LHI4sile.com. lits rind the right "beach house" We take pride in our personal We go to work ... so you can tor their vacation on LB1. Ouir service and knowledge of houv come here (o play! ppimtions (™# (iut'|)ted! the years, ue\e seen loN o\ One of NA /inert fm'tme clubs for dimming & tennis, cliaiw , , . Kit >ome never change... like.i da\ at the Buy 1 Sundae 1 oo! side service Q beach, a dip in tin ocean, hwM- Get Small Sundae iii£ sand castles oi di^ini; Mr A ^ si mi crabs. 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Cutdivi'll Itonkcr Sand Doll.ir MLS searches by town, price Long Beach Island rentals, Asa 2004 Islander Readers Choice Award Real Estate m i-iivi.v ,\ ,!i\,iu't! .* \ '. I 1.-1 i ,•';'-, 1', u s..,v ,'.-JI ,V •••.. i •!.«.•. l hi'f \l,k- I ,1 II I I M Mill • - Vll I- i " Pi •'•:! _ ,V(-."J'-.lll'1i.>J'i!\ i i M-\N.\H.WklN M.WUIWMN \I\NAH\WKIN t ttnhiypf i Wo/v •OUR SERVICES- 1 Christopher M, Duncan Sft\l,»i;ll.tl W.i'U' "!" I •' •CmwIriictliMi •Renovations Utl!||i.HhM1l* I'l^" ! ^ A I Hi 'Mm'- lH.n- • Properly Mnniigcniciit • Investment Properties ' Fret1 Market Analysis • Sales & Rentals UA South Bay Aw, • PO Bos Mm • Bvmh H.nvn 1 l • \t His , !h iiii \|:|!|t!|i , \|,t|i H Rentals with Prime Weeks Still Avtiilable! 1-MI0-233-779JI or «IM»1494-AOMl (609) 492-5700 www.REALTYLBI.rom Hansen Realty Opens New Agency s On Long Beach Island LONG BEACH ISLAND—Jerry Hansen mid his wife, Lynda, first fell in love with Long Beach Island when thev vis- t ited the area in 1979. The pair Z ventured into real estate soon afterward and, in February of this year, opened their new office for Hansen Realty at 217 Lone Beach bfn tiw Own Blvd., Surf City. "Long Beach Island is a great . Jml tin Half"D//| place to live and work. Prices 3 nave escalated dramatically over IB the past two years, but all you For Vacation Guides, 0 have to do is 'look north to Bay or Visit These Inl Head and Spring Lake or south to Avalon and Stone Harbor to bland appreciate the fact that LBI still Ocun I represents a superior value. I m believe a great place to invest," Hansen said. Hansen Realty's new office is ! in the building formerly owned other realtors is the quality and As an outgrowth of the broker- and occupied by Studio'Tagland. expertise of our staff. Our team age business Hansen 5 "The building was exactly what has been carefully selected from Construction was formed. "Many we were looking for," said Dean Real Estate agents, senior man- of our customers wanted to build Lundahl, co-owner and broker for agement and entrepreneurial a new home on their property. the business. "It has all the positions. They are knowledge- Others were interested in pur- ambiance and elegance vou able in asset valuation, market- chasing a new property but could would expect in a building ing, and financing, as well as local not find the right home due to designed by one of the regions and regional real estate trends," either design or location objec- premier Architects. It has a pleas- according to Hansen. tions. Hansen construction was ant, open, airy atmosphere which Our agents' primary goal is formed to offer seamless solu- is inspiring for our customers as satisfying their customers. tions in both situations," accord- well as agents," Lundahl said. According to Hansen, "all our ing to Lundahl. Located in customers know they can count Since opening in February, Harvey Cedars, Hansen tin us if they have aw problems Construction is a registered home Hansen already represents list- or questions. This is a service ings and sales'in excess of $25 builder in New Jersey. "As with business and we will assist them our sister company, the primary OUEV million and hundreds of summer in any way we can. They are not rental properties. goal of Hansen Construction is SHELTEIfD just our customers, they are our customer satisfaction," Hansen BEACH C "What makes us unique from friends." NATl'IKE i was quick to add. BOtTIQUl m HISTOmCAL SHOfFING IOATINGMU Up NATURE POPCOINPAIK OUTDOOIC TUCKfUTON .v; NIWKffT twiam SUGAI 40OCE HANSEN REALTY AMES SPECIALIZING IN SALES AND PADDU SIMMER RENTALS > r "JW satisfaction is our primary aoar 217 LOV; BKACII BIA'I). SI HI CITY (MMNMI Call: «O«-4!M~4422 • loll Inn IUi ~"*\ ,•(-. (raft J.I ,' '• ! ' i ., M il' All WI'KKI AI IS IA11 NI-l-DS REALTY CO. 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Eckert, Au.D, update the brain with informa- to describe, but the end result is calm, Motion sickness is more the Health & Fitness Center and MBA, CCC/A tion about motion. In addition, vomiting. My to happen if anxious or s Acute PT & OT of JFK Medical You've been waiting all year the nerves in our joints, espe- So what does one do if they upset. Center & Muhlenberg Regional 8' for this family vacation, found daily the ankles, knees, and are susceptible to motion sick- If all else fails, be prepared. the perfect destination, plotted spine, are motion detectors, ness? Experts agree on the fol- Have plastic bags available to Medical Center. She works col- the route, cleaned out the car, Even the light touch sensors of lowing: avoid heavy meals up contain vomit, pre-moistened laboratively with the Balance and thought you considered it the skin can detect our move- to two hours before traveling; towels or a wet cloth (can even Center at the JFK New Jersey all. Then you reach mile marker mentintheair The brain gets avoid reading; playing hand- be frozen on hot days) used as a Neuroscience Institute where a 98 and hear those words from information from these different held video games; watching compress may provide a cooling team of experts which includes the back seat, "I don't feel so parts of your body and tries to movies; avoid strong odors like effect. Make sure you have neurologists, audiologists, and good." put together a total picture cigarette smoking and strong- some bottled water and take lit- physical therapists, work with There is nothing like a child about what you are doing just at smelling foods; increase ventila- tie sips to rehydrate. patients to help them stay in bal- suffering from motion sickness, that moment, But if any of the tion or exposure to fresh air; try Medications are sometimes used ance. One of the most compre- Evert if your child had never in pieces of this picture don't to encourage looking out of the to prevent motion sickness, hensive balance centers in New the past experienced motion match, you can get motion sick- front window at fixed objects; Your physician should be con- Jersey, the Center offers special- sickness, inevitably it may ness. ' avoid rear-seats; make frequent suited. ized equipment to help diag- occur. Every child's reaction to Who is most susceptible? stops; plan your route along Dr. Eckert is the administra- nose various balance disorders, car travel is different, and there According to Dr. Phillip Kramer major highways instead of city tive director of JFK Johnson Information can be obtained are many ways to handle or try of the New Jersey Neuroscience or winding routes and stay Rehabilitation Institute's by calling 732-321-7063. to avoid motion sickness, Institute, "Children with Although surveys show that migraines or with a family his- ACCeDlUig INOV 116111$ carsickness occurs in about 58 tory of migraines have a far percent of children, under the greater chance of having this SUMMIT - After a tempo- items for sale. For example, a County, Bill Paying, a Shopping right circumstances, anyone can problem. Often treating the rary hold as SAGE Eldercare decorative wooden kitchen step Service, InfoCare, a Resale Snop, experience motion sickness. child for migraines can relieve moved into its new facility at 290 stool or a child's caned "Teddy Chore Service and Spend-A-Day Our bodies have wonderful the symptoms." Broad St., Summit, the SAGE Bear" chair is available in three Adult Day Health Center, cur- mechanisms for sensing and The symptoms of motion Workshop is now accepting sizes They will also consider rently located in Berkeley making sense out of motion, sickness can begin with a feeling items for repair. Do you need a special commissions. Heights. SAGE serves 5,000 older people and their families annual- of stomach upset queasmess, a chair caned or rushed? Does a The workshop is ocated in There are several important table need to be refinished? If the basement of the SAGE build- lv in Essex, Morris, Somerset, motion sensing parts of the cold sweat fatigue, and loss of you need furniture repair, the inR at 290 Broad St., Summit and and Union counties. For more body. The semicircular canals of appetite, This may progress to volunteer craftsmen at trie SAGE is casj,y a5SeSsable. information call 908-273-5550 or the inner ear are like miniature vomiting, In very young chil- Workshop can help. Since 1%1, For more information about log onto www.sageeldercare.org. levels that orient the head in dren, this feeling of "uneasi- the SAGE Workshop has offered the service or to schedule an space. The eyes also constantly ness" may be difficult for them the public fine-quality furniture appointment to bring in furni- repair, The Workshop volunteers Hire, call 908-598-5531. will consider repairing any piece SAGE Eldercare serves as a of furniture that can be carried major community resource in the into the workshop. 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The teams, captains and sponsors are listed by division: Angeli Division St, Luke, Luke Fugett; Fanwood Clipper, St. Mark, Mark Romaine; Mark DiFrancesco Paving, St. Anthony, Tony Perconte; Rossi Funeral Parlor, St. ]ude, Tony Perfilio; Standard Pest Control, St. Nicholas, Nick Qinizo; Kingpin Thoroughbred. Saint* Diviiion St. Aloysius, Joe Romash; and St. Aloysius and St. Joseph in I Family Investors, St. Joseph, the Saints Division are headed for Dean Talcott; Brian's Discount successful seasons. Liquors, St, Anne, Joe McEvoy; The first game of the season Sideline Sports, St. Stephen, played at Scotch Plains' SUSIE KARUK S DANCE SENSATIONS DANCERS performed on center court during halfHme at the N] Howard Bialos; A Wireless Nets vt Philadelphia 76eri basketball game. From left, Jessica Sontpel, Athley Colletti, Maritia Barrios, Brookside Park on May 13 pitted Home, St. Blaise, Tom Shorwin; the St, Stephen Stealthfighters Samantha Medina, Paulina Zakkak, Andrea BauUfta, Kettcy Kaplan, Samantha Matarante, Suiie KarluV Greenkeepers. Laura Barbicro, Tiffany Brochu, Lisa Newwme, and Michelle Roache. against the St. Luke Lancers. For Based on the outcome of the further information visit draft, league pundits have prog- www.stbartssoftball.com, the nosticated that St. Nicholas and league website created by ! Susie Karlik's Dance Sensation St. Mark in the Angels Division Howard Bialos, I Was The Winter Hard On Your Driveway: Offers Summer Dance Camp SEAL COATING BY TOPNOTCH 1-888-327-8379 or 908-684-4122 UNION - Susie Karlik's The Summer Dance Camp Single classes are being Dance Sensation, new location at will be offered for students ages offered Monday morning and • Prolongs Drivtway Life ! 956 B Stuyvcsant Ave., Union 2 /i - Adult. There will be a pro- afternoon as well as Thursday •BMUIM 4 Protects (Center), is offering a summer gram for Competition Level Tiny evenings, Single classes include \ dance camp June 27 - Aug. 5. Tots and Itsy Bitsy's that offers ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, adult •IncnmsHoiMRtMle The new larger dance studio has ballet, tap, lyrical, musical the- and teen pilates, pro-school, • Coal Taf Application NOW IS TNE a bigger waiting room, larger atre, jazz, stretch and crafts. This kinderdance and combination • PolWt Rtpiifi dance studio, parking in rear and class is being held on Tuesday, •Line Striping TIME FOR more. SKDS is under the direc- Wednesday and Thursday from Registration is currently being • Pnmnmhlng SEALCOATINQ! tion of Susie Karlik. Karlik is 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. accepted for summer and fa I! qualified to teach all areas of The more advanced Petite, classes at Susie Karlik's Dance I dance offered at the studio Junior and Senior competition Sensation by calling (908) 688- m including ballet, lyrical, pointe, level programs are being held on 7050. Call the studio for further tap, jazz, musical theatre and Tuesday, Wednesday and information. Not sure about fall Susie Itafflk's hip-hop. She has choreographed Thursday from 12:45 - 4:45 p.m. classes? Call for information on numerous routines that received This program will include ballet, the seventh annual dance recital Dance Sensa high score overall top awards on lyrical, tap, jazz, ballet barre & June 4, 1 p.m., Union High (Professional, Quaky (Dance Studio regional and national levels at center technique, pilates, pre- School. "Once you see our show for the Serious (Dance Student competition. pointe and leap/turns/Stretch. you'll know you found the- best!" GarooodTo SUMMED DANCE CAMP Hold Town-Wide "IS ONE YEAR'S JUNE27™-AUeU§T*™ Yard Sale Ballet Tap Jazz lyrical Pointe GARWOOD-The Borough of Garwood will hold its ninth SAURY ENOUGH Hip-Hop Pre-Sdiool Kindcrdana* Teen annual town-wide yard sale on Pilates Stretch Combination Classes June 25, between 10 a.m, and 4 LIFE INSURANCE? p.m. Beginner-Advanced 2 V% & Up CALL ME TO FIND OUT HOW To participate residents must Award Winning Vomptitlm Tern register at borough hall by June MUCH LIFE INSURANCE 22, in person or by calling 7W- YOU REALLY NEED. 0710 or e-mail garwood^ar- NELSON ESPELAND. LUTCF /instate, New IjocationHHf! wiHHl.org. SCOTCH PI AINS. NJ 07076 Vtxf'rfinfoodhaHJi A liM of participating IIOIIM1- Iturvoiant ive, Lnlcn (908)233-6300 iK will he .iViiiLibli' .it bur- 1 hall on Kit morning ol the hin'K i»l li th* mirkMifi| "•"'• '<" AllttiU Life Inturtm* Compntf tni Id wbil*»flM ^ NMt ttl v.ml \]\v. :JXI S Westfield Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Businesses N i WESTFIHLD-The Westfield Commerce Bank celebrated Area Chamber of Commerce wel- the recent opening of its Westfidd » corned thra1 new businesses to Branch, located at M North the Westfield Area on April 30, Avenue East by presenting a Mayor Gregory McDermott and 51,000 donation to Caring i Town Councilman Andy Neighbors of Westfield. Mayor Skibitsky joined WACC Gregory S. McDermott accepted Chairman, Richard Fromkin, and the check on behalf of Caring Executive Director Allison Neighbors of Westfield, along O'Hara in ceremonies around with other community represen- town, tatives and guests at the bank's Top Line Appliance Center is a location. family owned business for 35 As a member of the Westfield 4 I years and plans to open it's community, Commerce Bank is newest location at 57b North Ave. proud to provide assistance to the East in Westfield. The high-end area's non-profit organizations, appliance showroom offers all In celebration of the grand open- mnjor brands, and specializes in ing of the Westfield location in brands such as Sub Zero, Wolf, December 2004, Commerce Bank Viking, Thermador, Bosch, Dacor donated funds to the KKMI ch.ip- S and Kitchen Aid, This new show- ter of the .American Red Cross, room features a full live Sub Commerce Bank provides Zero/Wolf kitchen, which will financial and other support to I host special cooking events and educational, arts, community, S demonstrations. human service and health-related Top Line Appliance Center programs, many of which focus will open its doors for the first on improving the welfare of chil- Rosemary Paparatto, Commerce Bank, presents a donation to the Caring Neighbors of Westfield fund to time on May 14, from 10 a.m. - o dren and families. Overall, Mayor Gregory McDermott as Town Councilman Andy Skibitsky looks on, p,m, The showroom will be open Commerce Banks Corporate Monday - Wednesday and Giving Program has contributed Friday from 9 a.m. - h p.m. with more than S3S million - 5100 con- night late shopping on Thursdays tribtitions and S7.S million in 2004 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Top Line will alone - to nonprofit organic- be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. tions, helping improve the quali- - 5 p.m. ty of life of the people living in (ft tf) N The areas ! newest TOP LINE APPLIANCE CENTER-Allison O'Hara, Executive Director for the Westfield Area Chamber of and most Commmi1, Mayor Gregory McDermott, and Town Councilman Andy Skibitsky join owners John Muretti picturesque liMjlllJIII \l ii !•'•• Businesses Come To Westfield Don't Fall This Summer (Continued from previous page SIMMIT •-• The S-Uit risk oi l.ldiivare Fall hvwntion IRV screenings will include In 2005, the bank Initiative includes a series ut balance .issfSNnH'nts, iv\ieu ot Inns to open 35-plus. now loti- comprehensive programs about nu'dicationv. \ hi^n screening ons and create 1,Sl)l) new tall prevention lor Ihe I'ldi-rlv, and cane walker evaluations. ireer opportunities throughout tor the public-at-large and tor Strength and balancing exercises S s markets. Headquartered in SAGIi's volunteers, home health will be diMTumstraU'd. berry Hill, Commerce aides, staff, clients and caiv- Refreshments will bo served. ancorp (\YSE: CBH) has $32 givers. The programs are For information about these illion in assets and, in first designed in collaboration with and future programs, contact i uarter 2005, achieved a deposit health care providers in SACiE's Julie Reich, SAGE Eldercare's icrease of 29\ and earnings service area (Morris, Union, Fall Prevention Coordinator at er share growth of 22Y For Hssex and Somerset counties). lore information about With approximately one- SAGE Eldercare serves as a ommerce, please visit thecom- third of adults aged to and older major community resource in any's interactive financial in the community tailing each the establishment and delivery /I .•source center at comnwceon- year, the program will play a of innovative services for older ne.com. vital role in helping to prevent adults and their caregivers; pro- falls and the risks of injuries in Blair Delmonico Company viding them with dignity and the elderly. choice. as recently unveiled its newest The first Fall Prevention pro- These services allow the em, The Blair Delmonico store, gram, "Fall Prevention Facts elderly to remain independent >cated at 107 Quimby Street in and Strategies/' is scheduled for and living in their own homes. Zest field. This jewel box of a May 26. Refreshments are Present SAGE programs include 9 lop joins boutiques in New i served at 9:30 a.m. and the pro- HomeCare, Meals-on-Wheels, ork, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, gram begins promptly at 10 a.m. SHIP (State Health Insurance incoln Park, Washington D£. I This program is provided free of Assistance Program) of Union w nd London, The clean, charge. On Junec), the public is County, Bill Paying, a Shopping lodem shop is the newest invited to the free "Fall Service, InfoCare, a Resale Shop, esign evolution of the Blair Prevention Forum and Chore Service and Spend-A-Day •elmonico concept. Screening" from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Day Health Center. SAGE Designed by the company's I This program, for adults 65 and serves 5,000 older people and lanaging and Creative older, will focus on prevention their families annually in Essex, •irector David Salvatore, the screening to learn how to pro- Morris, Somerset, and Union :ore.showcases the full range tect yourself from a fall. Learn counties. Forinformation call tf) f Delmonico offerings, how changes in activities, 908-273-5550 or log onto abulous resort wear, yummy lifestyle and home decrease the www.sageeldercare.org. ishmercs, Mod Sunglasses, AT BLAIR DELMONICO-Celebriting the grand opening of Blair ersonal Leather goods and Jet- Delmonico at 107 Quimby St. are Town Councilman, Andy Stibltiky, et Accessories surround the Mayor Greg McDermott, Managing and Creative Director David ?nterpiece of the environment, Salvatore, and DWC Executive Director Sherry Cronin, le world famous Blair •elmonico jewelry collections. The Mother and son team at For more information, con- "The concept of the Blair Blair Delmonico continue to tact the Westfield Area telmonico store is to present spread their signature flair, bold Chamber of Commerce, 173 Elm ur pretty treasures in a lavish attitudes and elevated tastes on St., on the third floor of the i?t controlled manner: The an international level while Bank of America Building. rchitecture is absolutely clean, always maintaining their fierce- The telephone number is TILE & MARBLE v nothing and totally American ly independent direction. (91)8)233-3021. 'hile keeping the historic archi- (Aemity cThatx Jhtne %eef> 'cture of the building intact, ighting, temperature and Chromt 20" Rim/TIrt msic are all particularly 8$ low as $2300 lanned and calculated to cre- See store for details te an atmosphere of elevated IffflV Iff .istomer service. We call it 'elmonico Five Star Service :u1 our patrons expect nothing •ss," stated Mr. Siih'iilort1. While Blair Delmonico's THIS SUMMER .tlor palette is recognized on an iternational basis lor its .{gressivi1 shince, the store rep- •sents the opposite. Bark, >den, dark chocolate, minted 'ladon and dniches of brushed Specializing In: SIRIUS & flinless stirl work together to Mobih Audio/Video, Security "eate a uilm ivtnui Irom XM RADIO AVAILABLE Performance Accessories, Custom 'day's biiM' world. Wheels, NBvigBtion, Cellular Phones, The Wrstfu'lil location will Truck Accessories & More! so include ,i Wedding \VY\Vi,im\ii-Yoi i ; iuilu|iu , inspired by the aitual SnM\vi«>o\i l t)ii SUMI. INSPIRING IDMS •edding d.iv nt Ulan dlSicnintlAvnuir * WeMlii'hl,N| 1 Nuheat 'Hinniiuo ami le.Jtiirinu s *'- mi mm 908-233-3877 64 North Ave, • Garwood • 908-232-8009 ur sujicrt'hrd /mtfcsslonnl institution WOSSSSM Play Homes Provide Inventive Summer Fun For Kids i (ARA) - "Mom, there's noth- them. says Chernicky, No carpentry i ing to do." "Dad, I'm bored." Lilliput Play Homes provides skills are required, and because Parents everywhere can expect to distinctive children's play homes the play homes consist of prefab- hear these phrases or a variation that truly allow kids to tap into • ricated panels, a family can take as children raised on video their imaginations. The company the structure with them if they games attempt to entertain them- offers 11 standard models, rang- move, selves during long, lazy summer ing from the popular Princess This summer bring out your days. Cottage and spacious Cotton child's imagination (and the child What if your daughter could Candy Manor to the in you) with a quality play home. be transported every day to a Neighborhood Market and For information on distinctive make-believe land where she Nickelodeon Theater. You can play homes for children, visit reigns as a princess? Or your son also order custom piny struc- www.lilliputplayhomes.com or could head to the backyard fire tures, such as a replica of your call (724) 3487071. station for hours of imaginative family's home. Courtesy of ARA Content play? The play homes include fea- "Playhouses really give kids a tures like lofts, skylights, stencil- chance to put their imaginations ing, balconies porches and hard- Roselle to work," says Stephen wood floors. "Our quality crafts- Chernicky, president of Lilliput manship and attention to detail Play Homes. "Playing is really a are what really sets our structures Library form of learning for kids," he apart," says Chernicky, continues. Whether it's learning He founded the company Friends to problem-solve by selling gro- when he and his wife, Caryri, ceries, demonstrating self-expres- daughter, The play home created young children. As customers wanted a play home for their such a buzz in the neighborhood attest, the way children use the sion while pouring tea for their daughter, but couldn't find one Book Sale favorite dolls or concentrating on that Chernicky found himself play home changes and evolves unique or special enough for spending all his free time build- as the kids get older "During ROSELLE—It's rime for the sliding down the pole of their their little girl. They researched annual Friends of the Roselle firehouse, what looks like play to ing similar houses for family, their younger years, our three various architectural designs and friends and neighbors - and a boys used their imaginations to Library book sale. The date js grownups is really teaching a decided to build a miniature May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in child about the world around business was born. play firefighter and other games Victorian mansion for their But play homes aren't just for in the playhouse," say Rich and the library basement. A wide Diane Brendza of Park Ridge, 111. assortment of hardcovers and "Now that they're older, they use paperbacks, at amazing prices, awaits the visiting bibliophile. it as a clubhouse, where they The Friends will also be sell- Show yourself off this summer. hold secret meetings." ing bottled water, coffee, and And although the play homes muffins to shoppers, to make the are meant to stimulate young experience fulfilling in more minds, that doesn't mean that ways than one. Membership grownups can't stop by and visit. forms will be available, too. For The homes arc built in such a those for whom this announce- way that an adult can fit comfort- ment is a wake-up call to donate ably in the structure to partici- even more books to the Library, pate in n tea party or go grocery the following are not acceptable: shopping without being stooped books that are torn, written in, over the entire time, wet, or smell; Reader's Digest Lilliput Play Homos come in Condensed Books, encyclopedias prefabricated sections that par- or textbooks more than ten years ents can assemble themselves if old. (hoy desire. "It would take two The library is at the corner of people about four to eight hours Chestnut Street and West Fourth to assemble a home themselves," Avenue. For details, call the Library at W245-TO. This summer take time for yourself with 30- mimite fitness and sensible weight loss at Curves. Right now if you join Curves you can split the service fee with any friend. Over 4 million women have found success at Curves. You can too. 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S their annu.il entree into summer Tickets are $21) and SB and Ul blast! deSoL, the seamless blend may be purchased by callinj; of seven inspired musicians 732-4W-822h or online by visit- whose collective name means in £ the website at "Of the Sun," spice up the stage www.liCAC.org. Tickets may with their heady; polyrhylhinic also be purchased in person at mix of chanted melodies and the Ticket Central Box Office mystical atmosphere. The con- ml located at the corner of I hi) I cert to benefit the Ronald li*!' j Irving St. and Main Street, McDonald House Charities, is Kahway. Handicapped acces- sponsored in part by Rah way r •.' 1 1 sible seating is available; please Kiwanis. /inform the box office when deSoL, the seven-piece eclec- purchasing tickets. The theatre tic blend of rock/pop and is located within walking dis- urban/Latin rhythms, began tance of the Rahway NJ Transit performing in January 2001 in train station and can be the fertile rock n' roll shores of reached by taking exit 135 from Asbury Park. Word spread like the Garden State Parkway or wild fire throughout the Garden exit 12 from the Turnpike. State and by the summer of 2003 Parking is available downtown the band had been signed by at the newly-completed Curb Records recording label, Rahway Parking Garage; a free The music of deSoL is a shuttle is available to and from fusion of rock/pop, and spicy the parking garage during Latin music with a mix of nights of performances, English and Spanish lyrics. Its The Union County Arts songs like "Karma/' from their Center is dedicated to provid- debut album, deSoL that draws ing world-class entertainment people of all backgrounds into that is exciting, educational, their vibrant, pulsating flow. H affordable and responsive to "While lead singer Albie the diverse interests of the Montcrrosa and vocalist-bassist deSoL communities we serve. UCAC Chris Guice are responsible for presenting artists' craft, satisfaction. The program is collaboration. The workshop would like to thank the follow- the heavenly roar that lifts songs Participants in all of the Mentors unique in its ability to foster a will provide the participating ing for their continued sup- such as "Karma" from the funky in Music workshops work cooperative and supportive atti- students with the opportunity to port: the City of Rahway, grooves of the septet's epony- Merck k Co., the County of directly with professional artists tude towards people from all showcase their ability to appre- mous, Curb-label debut, lead Union Hoard of Chosen who provide both motivational backgrounds. ciate, understand and create guitarist Rich Soto pushes the I'reeholders, RSI and Liberty md educational support. The The May 21 afternoon work- music. envelope of psychedelia, never Bank. program provides children with shop with deSoL will bring forty The Union County Arts forgetting to hang his chunky a unique introduction to the local students together to expe- Center recognizes and thanks Other funding has been riffs on sharp hooks." - positive effects of arts participa- rience the creative process that the Ronald McDonald Mouse made possible by the New Philadelphia Inquirer. tion. Through personal contact leads to the performance of a Charities lor sponsoring this lersey State Council of the f The concert follows an (liter- with professional artists Irom season's Mentors in Music pro- Arts/Departmentot State. ffl musical event. The participants N noon Mentors in Music interac- diverse backgrounds, the will learn first-hand that by tive educational workshop with Mentors in Music program working together in harmony, deSoL The Mentors in Music encourages participants to fur- people ot diverse backgrounds, program is pait of the UCAC's ther explore the arls as a vehicle talents, and activities can form a ongoing educational initiatives. towards academic, professional cohesive conclusion a song, a The Mentors in Music work- and personal achievement and perlormance, and «i successful simps are presented by profes- Look Your Best This Summer! sional artists from diverse back- grounds, liach workshop high- CAIL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION lights the unicjiie aspects ot the Chill out this summer at • Laser Hair Removal • Spider Vein Removal • Skin Rejuvenation • Rosatea Union Snorts Arena! • Brown Spot Removal • Botox • Acne Treatment Microdermabrasion The Coilatt Place in Unlen Ciuntyi l IceSkitlni inliirSiccer llrMay Partial ,llHMlJl. Ollci |y|)iii'sl»'il)1f> 1441-A Rout* 11 Wtsl, Union, NJ, BOARD CI.RTIFIH) PHYSICIANS (Bohmd Pma llul .'. Best Buy) 561 Middlesex Aw. • Mduchcn • 732-549-5594 Call 900-687-0610 nr Pn< 908-6BJ-8924 i/isil an mbsita at www.uniontporlsiiriina.coni www.iiliiseriiisliKiK'.toin N ft* H Picnics And Performances Usher In Summer Season ByLIZKEILL their appetites for food and for America at the turn of thi? ccntu- Saturday, June 25 on the grounds rowdy Shakespeare comedy the arts. rv, with a book by Terrence of the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare directed by Jason King Jones. AREA — A picnic hamper, a The Paper Mill Playhouse in McNallv and direction by Theatre on campus, The rain date Performances are May 31 thru glass of wine or a convivial din- Millburn will usher in its new Stafford Arinu It runs from June is Aug. 13, Performed outdoors, June 26. ner party will make for delightful Brookside Picnic Cafe in conjunc- 8 through July 17. Call 973-376- the touring company of young That will be followed by "Les introductions to theatrical perfor- tion with its final show of the sea- 4343 for tickets. actors-in-training will recount Liaisons Dangereuses," mances this summer, as local the- son, "Ragtime," The musical is To pre-order your picnic, call the drama of a military hero's Christopher Hampton's cat-and- aters encourage patrons to satisfy based on E.L. Doctorow's tale of 48 hours prior to performance. downfall. mouse game of love and revenge. (A [inch basket serves two people On Saturday; July 16, at 5:30 Directed by Ms. Monte, the play and includes •! !5 f(ll «• JtTIW $8.95 to Chiki 8 Years Oldk Younger AM an extra (12,00 for 4 Lite Lobster COLD ANTTPASTO: Soup; Pasta Fagioli, Minestrone, Potato, Leek, New England Clam Chowder Dessert: Canoli, Assorted Cheesecake, Tiramisu DITERRANEAN SEAFOOD Bl TFET Lunches • Dinners Every Friday Night 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Catering • Parties per adult «14' per child (Bw« Suinmcr SHI m^ plus tax K sm'wv I Starting in June 1 Featuring our all-time favorites: BRlNCIIEURYSrNDAY lic Hall SW 11:00 am to 3:00 pm • PICNICS 'Iff per adult 'll per child (M T occurs when water is trapped in thing smaller than your elbow ing them a fun item for the kids, gy program offers custom made 1 » the ear canal, washes away the into your ear that includes Q-tips If you suspect your child has swim plugs in a variety of colors swimmer's ear you should con- for children as well as adults, I tact your primary care physician For further information on Learn All About The Battle immediately so treatment can hearing health, or to schedule an i begin as soon as possible, If left appointment to have your cus- 5 Of Springfield On June 5 untreated, the ear pain may torn swim plugs made contact SPRINGFIELD—In preparation ers. worsen and the infection may JKl's Speech and Audiology for the 225th anniversary of the This lecture will coincide spread. department at (732) 321-7063 Battle of Springfield, the event with*. i the Springfiel,^ * 1**111d displa' i y oJf* ' Treatment options your doc- (Voice/TDD, www.njrehiib.org. RE-UNIMB coordinating committee will host John Ward Dunsmore's painting, a lecture by noted historian CiwVmlVrt/k/toys, which is air- Thomas Fleming on June 5, at 2 rently hanging in l;raunces p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Tavern in New York City. Fleming will discuss his book, Through the combined good Look at me "The Forgotten Victory," the offices of the Society of the Sons I'm all suited up For the pool I've go' wy Westone AquaNots, 1 1 story of the Battle of Springfield, of the American Revolution's goggles b my eyes, and a wr's DOLICP 'or my swimplugj. My The American Association for New York and New Jersey AquoNol swimpljgj are made |tsl for me 50 they keep water out State k Local History cited this Chapters, the painting has been of my Mf$ and w the pool wtae I belongs They core m abou* a thousand co'or book, about the 1780 battle ot refurbished and will be on dis- ] Springfield for, "brilliantly illu- play in the Springfield Public combinolions and if I drop them r, h poo I w ;ose then because they foot! i How cool is that? Mom soys they have a 100': guarantee and ore made of the m minciting little known aspects of Library during June. The ( 1 state arm local history." Society will also sponsor a small finest ATiercan-mode s.kire W'naeve' t'a "leans. Anyway, marri reaty Fleming has written numer- reception following Fleming's happy tha( I hove ny Weitcne Swimo'ogs BL' the tM thng ii tha* now I can ous award winning historical speech. The public is invited to stay n fhe poo: until! low 'ike o books. He was born in Jersey attend. laism. Of, at OFF-PREMISES City and currently resides in For information, contact corn- New York with his wife, Alice, a mittee chairman, Scott Seidel, at If/7 ijf^Mm l^m Mom says writer of books for young read- W 37MH2I. gg J^KC W gofogeLt. CATERING INFORMATION 908-241-3030 908-241-8183 by Wv!'>toiu: iHabl I IB So list St at th<* [Jnpl ot Sppo Have questions about SOME LIKE IT HOT Suburban Newi? Wllll I HIS W 982 Lake Avenue Call m at Clark 10% OFF (732) 396-4404, ANY $I0()K MOHI- PI HCHASI- on weekdays 732-388-5778 Si'i ifl hi uwihtnii! with >>ihu II||IM 8:30 a.m*» S p.m. Ten Ways To Find More Meaning In Your Life This Summer I (ARA) - Summer is here and and experience within the book and body - Both the mind and - People react favorably to oth- with the warm temperatures and to my own experience and val- body thrive on access to a stimu- ers when treated with respect, green grass, we are inspired to ues. Thank you for an engaging lating environment, an active kindness and sympathy. Take the think of renewed meaning in life. and most helpful book." physical life, a healthy diet, satis- time to smile and say hello, let Why not take this time to Make time for self-reflection. fying relationships, rest and someone know you are thinking think about what is really impor- "Why don't you take a moment relaxation. Work to maintain an of them and express gratitude. tant in your life? Co-authors Jack to relax your mind and body in a overall healthy lifestyle through 8. Satisfy your cwiotity -• Jonathan and Sheelagh comfortable environment with- exercise, rest, sleep and proper Whether old or young we are all Manheim, Ph.D.; of the new out interruptions and reflect on eating habits. curious about something. s book "Yes, You Can ... Find the day's occurrences/' advise 4. Prepare for financial Increase your knowledge and More Meaning in Your Life," can Jonathan and Manheim. independence - Financial well- satisfy your curiosity by learning help you rediscover your poten- Why not practice any of these being comes with the security of something new or looking deep- tial for balance and harmony. insights to help you understand knowing that we have enough er into the world around you, "In today's ever changing and and appreciate your life? money to do what we want. To 9. Become an "elder" and pressure-filled world, the mean- 1. Create a feeling of help build a firm foundation, than the gift of Knowledge •- ing and balance in life frequently authentic happinm - Adopt spend money wisely and invest An elder is anyone who helps a gets lost," says Sheelagh an attitude of hope, gratitude, skillfully. younger person discover and Manheim. "Summer is a great forgiveness, patience, tolerance, 5* Get your none/ft worth - enjoy new experiences. Consider time to revitalize your life by humor and humility to develop - Evaluate wants and needs by sharing knowledge, skills and opening your heart and mind to inner resources and strength. keeping a journal of every penny time by becoming a volunteer or all that life has to offer." 2. Cultivate the icniet - spent and tracking savings and mentor. "Without a positive attitude, I Many times we don't take the investment accounts. Through a In summary, Jonathan and would not have had the pianist, had this to say about time to broaden our awareness careful evaluation of expenses Manheim say that "a positive resilience to overcome setbacks," "Yes You Can . . . Find More and experiences beyond what is you can determine if you are sat- attitude, physical health, finan- reports Jack Jonathan. "1 have Meaning in Your Life:" familiar. This summer, take the isfied with your spending habits. cial well-being, relationships found more meaning in my life "It offered me a broad per- time to appreciate new sights, 6. Build a variety of strong with others and a passion for because of my curiosity and pas- spective on our most fundamen- sounds, touches, tastes and relationships - Get in touch knowledge are essential if you sion for knowledge." tal life issues. 1 could easily smells. with an old friend or invite want to find more meaning in Leah Hokansan, a concert apply the knowledge, insights, 3. Maintain a healthy mind someone new to dinner. The sup- your life this season." port of close family ties, and the The book "Yes, You Can... | comfort of long-term friendships Find More Meaning in Your Splash The Wonder With Indian are enriched when we cultivate Life" is available by calling (8(X)) relationships with people of var- 234-3445 or online at vvww.stow- ious ages. ers-innovations.com. Dance Recital At Ten-ill Middle School 7. Create a harmoniom life Courtesy of ARA Content 2 SCOTCH PLAINS-The local es the flute wielding Lord Krishna. tsunami relief efforts. This pro- Shubanjali School of Performing Student items will range from gram is made possible in part by a Arts will stage an Indian dance pure Bharatnatyam to regional HEART Grant from the Union , recital titled "Splash the Wonder" folk pieces including Dances on County Board of Chosen on June 4, at 5 p,m, at the Terrill Giinesha, a spectacular harvest Freeholders. Middle School auditorium in dance from the southern regions Call Suba Parmar at TO W Scotch Plains, The program, of India, the Gypsy folklore of 0732 to purchase tickets or for which will feature 11 classical and India, breathtaking pure dance directions. OMFORT, SATISFACTION, folk dances from the subcontinent, (Nritta) items, patriotic themes, * choreographed by the school's themes of Krishna, Devi and the Shubanjali, a Scotch Plains TRADITION artistic director Suba Ramesh classic number "Nagumomu" by based dance organization with Parmar. Parmar, who founded St. Tyagawja all in group choreog- exemplary performing and teach- Shubanjali in 1992, hopes to share raphy. An explanation of each ing standards, is now regarded as India's rich cultural heritage with item and educational booths with the most sought after traditional residents of Union County during grand displays will provide dance company in New Jersey, this colorful two-hour perfor- exstensive background informa- The scrux)] has consistently won mance. tion for dance novices and enthu- recognition and awards at NJ's From 5 to 7 p.m. attendees will siasts alike. Families are encour- premier events, including First have the opportunity to view live aged to bring their children for a Place at the 2003 Federation of performances by the school's truly unique insight into India's Indian Associations NY Cultural beginner, intermediate, and senior dance culture. Show and the 2(XM Outstanding level students, as well as Parmar General admission is $10 per Dance School award at the area lful, Historic Downtown Westfield herself. Parmar, an award-win- person and includes a selection of Bridgewater Temple competition. ning classical dancer specializing Indian refreshments. A portion of For more information, visit the Sped Internet in the South Indian art form of the proceeds will go toward school website nt www.shuban- Bharatnatyam, will present jali.org. Krishna Gitopadesam, an "abhi- naya" or dramatic piece that prais- ImmftnMmlmi Oolfoy Cut? Pet Sitting? Wlow Ibp Specia OMTrHfliM? m\ SIT STAY PLAY Day Meeting V Tjet GroundJeape L Pioyide_a_c!eanjie3t anjjafe jriajjirea. Use a programmable ther- . *?.r allegations associat- site. The temporary lighting examination of the building's WESTFIELD — A discipli- tial personnel matter. The ed with the case. architect Saivadore Lauro said solution would be replaced after site plan at a 7:30 p.m. meeting nary hearing to determine the the upper floors will be set back nearby property owners begin to on Thursday, May 25. hearing, if it is held, will proba- Chambers, a nine-year vet- fate of a suspended police bly not be open to the public. eran of the force, became the detective was adjourned hist 'This will give everybody a first woman to join the week, and town officials have chance to sit down and evalu- Wesl field pi.I ice department Scotch Plains council adopts $20.8 not yet scheduled a new hear- ate where We're going." when she was hired in 1995. ing date. Abdellali said this week She is will-regarded in the According to Town Karlii-r lSiis month. Ahdellab town's African-American cum - million budget after public hearing Administrator Jim Gildea, Det. tulit several media outlets that iminity and has received civic- Sandy Chambers remains .sus- Chambers was suspended in awards lor contributing to n Municipal taxes projected to increase $72 for average homeowner pended with pay "pending the March after a parking ticket youth basketball league and outcome of the matter." she had received was voided iiv other community outreach ttif HAAft BlftMOP tfktn in wliipli rtJiairlpn t rl tjwi tern, in which residents buy message in more pointed terms Discussions over a possible set- another of liter Ahdeiiah fur- groups. THE RECORD-PRESS permits based on the weight of at a tax reform summit a few- tlement between the town's ther alleged that Chambers Abdullah said no lawsuit has items left curbside for pickup. days before the meeting when legal department and SCOTCH PLAINS — The was being singled out for pun- bec-n filed by Chambers against Removing the program from he labeled state legislators Chambers' attorney llassen ishment because she is Atricnn- tin- town to this point, though Township Council adopted a the township's tax base elimi- "self-promoting cowards" who Abdellah will be taking place in Amerieati and because she is a be said he "can't predict the $20.8 million 2005 operating nated perhaps $400,000 in have "shirked their responsibil- the interim, Gildea said. budget at its regular meeting spending, Marks noted. ities." Former mayor Joan woman. fut lire." last week that calls for an aver- "I think when we look back Papon praised Marks' initiative age increase in the municipal at the residential cleanup pro- in raising the issue at the portion of the property tax bill gram, we will have saved a sig- township's budget hearing. of$72. nificant number of taxpayers a •'It's about time someone told The 4.7 percent increase is significant amount of money," legislators off," Papon said. down from a G.3 percent hike Marks said. Councilwoman Nuncy included in an executive budget The mayor renewed his call Malool, a candidate for prepared by Township Manager for a constitutional convention Assembly in District 22 this Tom Atkins. Over the course of to reform the way New Jersey year, said the council was able I began meetings held in February, funds local services, arguing to craft a "responsible" munici- March, and April, the council that state legislators appear pal budget despite another year was able to reduce the tax levy powerless to end the state's of frozen state aid. recovering by allocating additional funds over-reliance on a "regressive" "1 read over and over again from surplus and a capital system of taxation. that legislators .say municipali- from my improvement account. "The legislature just doesn't ties arc the ones who should Spending gruw by just over four have the political will, the control their spending because percent. courage, the backbone, the they're...responsible for prop- stroke At a public hearing held over spine, or miy other part of the erty tuxes, yet ' legislators i con- the budget on May 10, Mayor anatomy associated with tinue to withhold state aid and Martin Marks noted that the courage — they just don't have they continue to spend money minutes municipal services account for it to do what is necessary," (elsewhere i," Malool said. 18 percent of homeowners Marks said. The council passed the budg- after it property tax bills. The school Marks delivered the same et uminimousiv. district accounts fur the bulk of township property tax pay started. mi'iits, currently about (il per- cent of the total. County servic- es make up about IK percent of the property tax hill. ROOFING Last mciiith, Scotch Plains and Fiinwood voters approved Cape Cod $2,500 an average increase nf $;S2() to 100 Off their property taxes to fund the school district; the I'niim Bi-Level $2,700 Any Count v Ho:ml of < 'hosrn Roofing Job Freeholders are expeiteil lo Split Level $2,900 mlnpl M $.'ii)0 million budget next week t li.it will add $ l'J 7 to CARLSON BROS. 908-272-1266 Sudden weakness or numbness mi one side of Hospital in Newark, New Jersey is one of the lowiiHliip property tu\ bills. At last week's uii'flinn. the body, sudden trouble speaking, sudden lew hospitals In the nation with this level of Murks pointed <>ul I fi.it mm severe headache. These .in- si^ns of tn :!00.V hin that must not lie ignored The sooner you get Know the si^ns and know where to^o. It could lickrt items in this r:i Ii |'